According to reports in Ecuador and elsewhere in South America, Chelsea was linked with a potential transfer for Patrik Mercado, and this link was recently confirmed. However, Chelsea did not sign him.

Chelsea have reportedly made an approach for Ecuadorian midfielder Patrik Mercado. This is part of their ongoing strategy to recruit emerging talent from South America. According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea appear to be the frontrunners.

Independiente Del Valle's 22-year-old midfielder Patrik Mercado is the subject of interest from several Premier League clubs, including Chelsea. Brighton, Bournemouth, and Fulham have also registered their interest, and these three clubs could make formal approaches in the upcoming weeks. The midfielder is expected to move this summer and has also drawn interest from other clubs. Conversations have already taken place with Brazilian clubs Vasco Da Gama and Palmeiras, as well as with European clubs Wolfsburg, Braga, and Sevilla. Chelsea's owners, BlueCo, have considered Mercado. It is believed this consideration might be with the aim of him first joining the sister club Strasbourg, because a subsequent transfer from there to the Premier League would be more straightforward.