Chelsea are close to announce sixth signing of the season as goalkeeper close to make Chelsea move.
However, According to Chelsea reporter Simon Phillips, Rennes star Edouard Mendy has already completed his Chelsea medical.
The 28-year-old has emerged as a key target for the Blues and is set to compete with Kepa Arrizabalaga for the starting spot at Stamford Bridge.
According to The Athletic’s Adam Leventhal, Mendy is now close to completing his move to Chelsea. Once the deal is completed, it will be Chelsea’s sixth major first-team signing this window. The Blues have acted decisively to strengthen their side ahead of the 2020/21 campaign.
As per the report, the transfer will cost Chelsea a relatively modest £18.5million. Mendy was absent from the Rennes squad that faced off against Nimes earlier today. Rennes agreed to a deal with Chelsea on Friday following a meeting in which our improved offer was discussed. The player too is keen to make the move, leaving the French side with little choice in the matter.
It has been a meteoric rise for the Senegalese shot-stopper over the past few months. Having joined Rennes only last summer, he went on to play a pivotal role as they finished third in Ligue 1. This saw them qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
Adding Mendy to our setup strengthens what was a weak spot in our squad last summer. Kepa has reacted positively to the potential signing and is ready to fight for his spot.
Lampard has been generously backed in the summer window. The onus is now on him to ensure his players perform on the pitch. Chelsea have won the summer window by an overwhelming margin. Failure to do the same on the pitch could be deemed unacceptable.
Mendy had a Chelsea medical yesterday. Would imagine that means fee agreed. When @FabrizioRomano says 'here we go', you know what that means!
— Simon Phillips (@SiPhillipsSport) September 12, 2020