The Premier League transfer spotlight has once again turned toward South America, and this time, it’s centered on one of the most intriguing young talents to emerge from Brazil: **Robinho Junior**, the son of legendary forward Robinho, who earned 100 caps for the Seleção.
According to *MailOnline* journalist Lewis Steele, **Liverpool and Chelsea** are both closely monitoring the 17-year-old Santos winger. Scouts from both English giants have been present at multiple matches this season, watching the teenager’s development as he edges closer to a permanent first-team role.
### Liverpool’s South American Focus
Liverpool scout **Dassler Marques** has been a regular presence at Santos fixtures, evaluating Robinho Jnr’s performances despite his limited minutes. So far, the youngster has managed just **52 minutes across three substitute appearances** in the Brazilian Serie A and has been an unused substitute in Santos’ last eight games.
The Reds’ interest fits into a broader recruitment strategy. Under Arne Slot, Liverpool have aggressively pursued youth prospects alongside marquee signings. This summer alone saw the arrivals of **Florian Wirtz (£116m)**, **Alexander Isak (£125m)**, **Hugo Ekitike**, and **Milos Kerkez**. They also secured **Giovanni Leoni**, an 18-year-old Italian centre-back regarded as one of Europe’s brightest defensive prospects.
### Chelsea’s Watchful Eye
Chelsea, too, are tracking Robinho Junior through their South American scouting network. The Blues, who have leaned heavily on youth recruitment under their new ownership, see the winger as another potential gem from the same Santos academy that produced **Pele, Neymar, Rodrygo, and Gabriel Barbosa**.
### The Legacy Factor
What makes this story even more captivating is the weight of the name. Robinho Junior has already been handed the iconic **number 7 jersey** at Santos — the same number worn by his father during three different spells at the club.
Since joining Santos’ youth setup in 2022, the teenager has shown flashes of promise, scoring **four goals in 11 appearances for the U20 side this season**. He made his **first-team debut in July**, coming off the bench in a 1-0 victory over Flamengo.
### What Next?
While Robinho Junior is still raw and has yet to cement his place in the Santos senior team, his potential and pedigree have made him a player to watch. For Liverpool, who are already reloading with a mix of superstar signings and youth prospects, he could represent a long-term investment. Chelsea, meanwhile, will not want to miss out on the next big Brazilian export as they continue building for the future.
The battle for his signature is just beginning — but if history is any guide, Santos’ latest wonderkid won’t be in Brazil for much longer.
