Santos midfielder Thiago Maia is warming to a move to Chelsea.

The Daily Star says he's starred in Brazil's run to the semi-finals stage of the Rio 2016 football tournament, where they will face Honduras.

His performances have not gone unnoticed, with alleged interest from Chelsea.

According to Globo Esporte, his Olympic Games experience has convinced him he's ready to leave his current side this year.

Chelsea are believed to be willing to pay up to £15m for the Under-23 international.

French Paris St-Germain will battle it out with the Blues for his signature.

Both clubs already have a host of Brazilian players at their disposal and will be hoping to add Maia to their respective contingents before the August 31 deadline.