Graham Potter says Chelsea are evaluating the options available to Andrey Santos amid reports the Brazilian has again had his UK work permit application turned down.
Chelsea completed a deal worth £16million to bring Santos to Stamford Bridge last month from Brazilian second-tier side Vasco da Gama. The midfielder was then given permission to represent his country at the Under-20 South American Championship, a tournament he won and finished as top scorer.
A work permit application was submitted for the 18-year-old in January by Chelsea but Santos missed out as a “special talent” by a single point having only played in the second division of Brazilian football last season. It was hoped his performances at the Under-20 South American Championship would help him over the threshold.
