The website "CaughtOffside" reported that English club Chelsea continues to monitor Nottingham Forest defender, Brazilian Morelo dos Santos, as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen the team with young players who have great potential.

Chelsea's interest in Morelos comes despite the difficulty of signing him in January, due to the long-term contract the player recently signed with Forest until 2029, and the club's firm stance on wanting to keep one of their best players.

Moreno, 23 years old, is considered one of Forest's standout players since their arrival in the English Premier League. He has drawn attention with his composure on the ball, intelligent positioning, and ability to build play from the back, making him a target for major European clubs.

The website confirmed that Chelsea had sought to sign Morelo during the summer transfer window and is still monitoring his performance in preparation for exploring opportunities to acquire him in 2026 if the financial and sporting conditions are favorable.

The player is ideal for coach Enzo Maresca's system, which relies on building from the back, as he can play as a left center-back in a high defensive line, making him well-suited to the club's tactical philosophy.

Although the English club is focusing in January on strengthening the midfield and attack, monitoring Morelo remains part of Chelsea's long-term plan to build a team with young players capable of developing to world-class levels.