Chelsea 'reach agreement to sign Gabriel Slonina'

Chelsea have reportedly reached a verbal agreement to sign Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina.

The 18-year-old has been the centre of transfer speculation after Chelsea and Real Madrid were credited with showing interest.

Despite being linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu, Chelsea look set to sign the American goalkeeper.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Blues have reached a verbal agreement with Chicago Fire following talks between Chelsea owner Todd Boehly and the MLS side.

Chelsea have reached verbal agreement with Chicago Fire for Gabriel Slonina, after direct talks between Todd Boehly and MLS club. 10m deal plus add-ons, he'd stay at Chicago on loan. 🔵🇺🇸 #CFC

Chelsea are expected to submit official bid this week in order to get the deal done. pic.twitter.com/965dJHuI6w

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 11, 2022

An official bid is set to be submitted this week, with the Premier League club expected to pay £10m plus add-ons to sign Slonina.

Once the transfer is completed, the goalkeeper will be loaned back to Chicago Fire for the remainder of the MLS season.