The Brazilian midfielder has attracted a lot of interest from several European sides with his explosive performances domestically and in the Champions League.
Premier League champions Chelsea are keen to add to their stuttering attack this month and the Blues have identified the Brazilian attacking midfielder as an ideal candidate.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Chelsea have been tracking Texeira since the summer and are now close to completing a deal for him.
The report states that two Chelsea players played a key role in convincing Texeira to join the Londoners.