July 29, (THEWILL) – Chelsea are poised to bolster their midfield ranks with the imminent signing of 19-year-old Lesley Ugochukwu from Rennes.
Sources monitored by THEWILL reveal that the Blues have reached an agreement with the French club for a fee of around £25 million and that the talented teenager has been given permission to undergo a medical. Ugochukwu, who has impressed while playing at the base of Rennes’ midfield, will potentially join Chelsea’s new sister side Strasbourg on loan to gain valuable senior experience.
Additionally, Chelsea aim to finalise a deal for Dynamo Moscow midfielder, Arsen Zakharyan, through their partnership with Strasbourg, while Montpellier striker, Elye Wahi, could also join the French club on loan if negotiations prove successful.
In their pursuit of Ugochukwu, Chelsea have not abandoned their interest in Brighton and Hove Albion’s Moises Caicedo. The Blues had an £80m bid rejected for the 21-year-old Ecuadorian midfielder, who remains a top target for the club. Chelsea’s approach to recruiting young talents for the future is evident, with Caicedo being part of a lengthy midfield shortlist. While Ugochukwu’s immediate future at Chelsea is yet to be determined, the club remains open to the possibility of him gaining more experience at Strasbourg.
The £25m deal for Ugochukwu signifies the Blues’ commitment to building a strong squad for the future, and they will continue their pursuit of Caicedo to further enhance their midfield options. As the medical for Ugochukwu awaits, Chelsea fans eagerly anticipate the club’s next moves in the summer transfer window, with exciting prospects on the horizon.
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