Deivid Washington Chelsea transfer talks are beginning to take shape as City Football Group-linked Bahia assess a possible loan move for the young striker following Tottenham Hotspur’s failed Alejo Véliz deal.
Chelsea are facing renewed interest from Brazil for Deivid Washington, with several clubs monitoring the 20-year-old’s situation ahead of the 2026 season. The Blues are not planning to integrate him into the senior squad this campaign, opening the door to another temporary exit.
According to Brazilian journalist Jonas Stelmann, Flamengo and Vasco da Gama have both discussed Washington internally in recent weeks. Now, CFG-owned Bahia have joined the race, assessing the feasibility of a structured loan deal.
Why CFG have turned to Deivid Washington
The sudden interest from Bahia is directly linked to a collapsed move for Alejo Véliz. The Brazilian club had reached an agreement with Tottenham over a loan, only for bureaucratic issues to derail the deal late in the process.
With Véliz now remaining at Rosario Central, Bahia were forced back into the market.
Given City Football Group’s strong links across Europe and South America, Deivid Washington has emerged as a logical alternative.
A CFG-backed loan would allow Chelsea to place the striker in a controlled development environment, something that has been missing from his recent career path.
That contrasts with BlueCo’s handling of his previous loan, which failed to provide consistent minutes or a clear long-term roadmap.
Chelsea’s stance on Deivid Washington
Chelsea are open to a new loan and have no intention of keeping Deivid Washington with the first team this season. He has been featuring primarily for the club’s under-21 side, with senior opportunities limited.
The Blues signed Washington from Santos in 2023 for around £13.7m (€16m). However, his market value has dipped following a difficult return loan spell in Brazil, where he scored just once in 20 appearances.
A move to Bahia would offer regular football, while keeping him within a CFG ecosystem that could later facilitate a return to Europe.
European alternatives also being considered
While Brazil remains the most likely destination, interest is not limited to South America. FC Porto have also been loosely linked, according to Mercado Azul, as Chelsea weigh whether a European loan might better suit his tactical development.
Chelsea have already shown flexibility this window, as seen in other squad management decisions, including the ongoing contract issues involving key midfielders.
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What happens next in the Deivid Washington Chelsea transfer
Talks are still at an exploratory stage, but Chelsea are expected to prioritise a move that guarantees minutes and stability. Bahia’s CFG connection gives them a structural advantage, especially if a multi-step development plan is presented.
For Deivid Washington, the next decision is crucial. Another disrupted season would further stall his momentum, while a well-managed loan could revive his trajectory and put him back on Chelsea’s long-term radar.
The coming weeks should clarify whether CFG push ahead with Bahia or if Chelsea pivot toward a European solution instead.
