Chelsea
have reached an agreement with Aston Villa for the permanent transfer of
Carney Chukwuemeka.
The 18-year-old has been given permission to travel to London to discuss
personal terms and undergo a medical.
He made 12 Premier League appearances last season but only started twice and
it is understood he is keen to get more top-flight game time.
In late July, Sky Sports News reported that Chukwuemeka - who was part of
the England U19 squad that lifted the European Championship title this
summer - had no interest in discussing a new contract with the club he has
been with since the age of 12.
Barcelona had shown an interest, while Borussia Dortmund enquired about
signing him and Chukwuemeka was keen to talk to Dortmund about the
possibility, having seen the opportunities given to other young England
exports such as Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham.
Steven Gerrard had previously confirmed he was part of his plans for the
season, even though he was left out of the team's summer tour of Australia,
saying: "The best thing for him would be to continue his training regime
back at Bodymoor (Heath training centre)."
The Blues have already signed Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly this
summer, along with teenagers Eddie Beach from Southampton and Omari
Hutchinson from Arsenal.
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