Chelsea have reached an agreement with Aston Villa for Carney Chukwuemeka - believed to be around £15million plus add-ons.
The Blues confirmed on social media that the 18-year-old will travel to London to undergo a medical and agree personal terms. Liverpool have been interested in the young midfielder for some time and the Reds had stepped up their efforts following reports of a rejected new contract at Villa Park.
With his current deal ending next summer, Steven Gerrard’s side have opted to sell their promising star for a fee rather than taking it to a potential tribunal next summer. And Chelsea look to have won the race to sign the midfielder after the two parties agreed a fee.
