Watford are set to pull off a stunning coup by beating Chelsea and Manchester United to the signature of Brazilian wonderkid Richarlison.

The 20-year old striker, who currently plays for Rio-based club Fluminese, is highly-rated, not only by the Premier League giants, but also Ajax, Inter Milan, AC Milan and Sampdoria.

Fluminense president Pedro Abad confirmed: "It is official. We've sold Richarlison to Watford for €12.5m. We keep 10 per cent of the rights."

However, due to work permit complications, it is likely Richarlison will be loaned out after completing the move.