BPL: Chelsea's bid for Maura rejected

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Chelsea have had a £32.4million offer for Brazil midfielder Lucas Maura rejected according to Sao Paulo president Juvenal Juvenico.

Maura, 19, has grabbed the attention of Europe's biggest clubs after establishing himself as one of Brazil's most promising young players.

The attacking midfielder has already won 11 caps for his country and Juvenico warned only an "enormous offer" will prise him away.

Juvenico claimed a bid of £20.2million from Inter Milan had also already been declined while Real Madrid had made contact to underline the interest.

But after Chelsea's big-money offer Juvenico believes the newly-crowned European champions are leading the race for Maura.

"Lucas is a big player who will triumph in Europe, but Sao Paulo will only sell him for an enormous offer."