Modesto Roma Júnior, president of Santos, arrived on Monday in London with two missions.
According to the information from Brazilian journalist Bruno Andrade, Modesto Roma is in London to advance in negotiations with Chelsea for midfielder Thiago Maia and then meet Leicester City, who have expressed an interest in striker Gabigol. Modesto will be in England until Wednesday, and will then go to Lisbon. The president already have two proposals from Juventus and Inter Milan, but Gabigol is yet to make a decision on his future. The 19-year-old is currently with the Brazilian national team for the Olympic Games, and needs time to set his destination. According to UOL Esporte, agents who are not connected to Gabigol have informed Santos that they’re trying to take the player to Leicester City. An official proposal from the Premier League champions is expected to arrive. Meanwhile, Globo Esporte reports that Gabigol wants to focus only on the Olympic Games, and is also waiting to see if other proposals would arrive.