Chelsea set to sign teenage midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa for up to £20 million - sources
Chelsea are set to sign Aston Villa midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka in a deal which could reach £20 million, sources have told ESPN. In a brief statement, the Blues confirmed: "Aston Villa and Chelsea can confirm that the clubs have reached an agreement for the permanent transfer of Carney Chukwuemeka. - ESPN+ viewers' guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more- Don't have ESPN? Get instant access "The 18-year-old has been given permission to travel to London to discuss both personal terms and undergo a medical." Sources have told ESPN that the medical is expected to take place on Wednesday with Chukwuemeka set to become the Blues' third summer signing after the arrivals of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City and Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli. Chukwuemeka had just one year remaining on his deal at Villa Park and rejected multiple offers to sign an extension, amid interest from several rivals across Europe including Barcelona and AC Milan. A move abroad appeared the most likely option if Villa were pushed to sell but the size of Chelsea's offer has proved too difficult to resist: sources have told ESPN the deal comprises an initial fee in the region of £15m with add-ons taking it to a potential £20m depending on the player's progress. Chukwuemeka won the European Under-19 Championship with England last month and is tipped for a bright future after making 12 Premier League appearances last season.
Carney Chukwuemeka: Chelsea agree deal to sign Aston Villa midfielder for £20m
Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Aston Villa teenager Carney Chukwuemeka for £20m. The midfielder, 18, was left out of Villa's pre-season tour to Australia after refusing to sign a new contract, which expires next summer. Chukwuemeka, who starred for England in their Under-19 European Championship triumph last month, made 12 Premier League appearances for Villa last term. He would become Chelsea's third signing of the summer. La Liga giants Barcelona, Serie A champions AC Milan and Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund were all linked external-link with Chukwuemeka. Chelsea's deal can be seen as a coup as he is one of the Premier League's brightest young prospects. The Blues and Villa both confirmed Chukwuemeka has been given permission to travel to London to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical. Villa boss Steven Gerrard said external-link last month the player had not signed a new deal which "has been in place for some time now" after leaving him out of the tour down under. Chelsea have already brought in England international Raheem Sterling from Manchester City for £50m and Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli for £34m. The Blues have also announced the signing of American goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina from Chicago Fire, where the 18-year-old will remain on loan until the end of the Major League Soccer season. He moves to Stamford Bridge for an undisclosed fee, reported to be £12m. external-link Boss Thomas Tuchel is still keen to further strengthen the Stamford Bridge side. He is interested in signing Marc Cucurella after Brighton ended discussions with Manchester City over the sale of the Spanish left-back.
Chelsea agree transfer for teenage midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa
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