Chelsea have reportedly agreed personal terms with Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana ahead of this evening's UEFA Champions League final. The Blues have identified the shot-stopper as their first-choice target to become Mauricio Pochettino's new number one.
Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy are facing uncertain futures at Stamford Bridge, with new head coach Pochettino wanting to sign a new goalkeeper, football.london understands.
The Blues have scouted the 27-year-old for some time and have been left impressed with his performances for Inter. Onana's displays have been crucial in I Nerazzurri's run to the Champions League final, keeping eight clean sheets in 12 games - the most this season.
A decision on Onana's future will be made following Saturday's battle with Manchester City in Istanbul. Reports claim that Chelsea have scheduled a meeting with the Italian side in the coming weeks, with the goalkeeper's future at the top of the agenda.
Following reports that the west Londoners were considering AC Milan's Mike Maignan, it has now been reported from TuttoMercatoWeb that Onana has already agreed personal terms in principle with Chelsea. The Italian report, however, also claims that Inter have rejected an opening bid worth €40million (£34m).
The opening bid is £18million short of Inter's valuation of the goalkeeper. The Telegraph's Matt Law has claimed the Serie A side are demanding €60million (£52m) for his services this summer, leaving Todd Boehly significantly short.
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The Blues have a number of options to explore in negotiations with Inter. Romelu Lukaku could be included after he previously reinstated his love for the club, whilst Ruben Loftus-Cheek is also said to be on Inter's radar.
Fortunately for Chelsea, the report from Italy claims Onana 'would like to join the Premier League team', meaning the scheduled meeting between the two clubs has much resting on it.
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