The January transfer window is starting to truly move for Chelsea as the Blues start to enter the cut and thrust of the month. Already, they have confirmed the signing of David Datro Fofana, who was at the City Ground on Sunday, and they are on the verge of announcing another in the form of Benoit Badiashile from Monaco.
The 21-year-old French defender is expected to arrive at Stamford Bridge in a £34million deal lasting six-and-a-half years. football.london understands Badiashile was in London on Monday to undergo his medical after personal terms were signed. That could be wrapped up on Tuesday.
The move would see Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali once again succeed in tying down young talent to long term deals at Chelsea, with three of the Blues' most recent back four older than 31. Badiashile would also be the fourth defender the club has landed since the summer following Kalidou Koulibaly, Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana.
