Burnley set to sign Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu
According to The Athletic, young midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu is the latest to make his way out of Stamford Bridge after Chelsea agreed a permanent deal with Burnley.
The 21-year-old defensive midfielder joined Chelsea from Ligue 1 outfit Stade Rennais in a deal worth around £23 million two years ago.
However, he hardly got a chance to develop or prove his worth in Chelsea colours, featuring just 15 times for the Blues across all competitions.
He spent last season on loan at Southampton and was one of only a few bright sparks in a Saints side that were ultimately relegated from the Premier League.
He made 31 appearances across all competitions and started 18 of the 26 Premier League games he featured in. The French youth international won 54% of his aerial duels and 55% of his ground battles.
He'd be hoping he can establish himself at Burnley after showing glimpses of his potential at Southampton.
Ugochukwu has been granted permission to travel for a medical and is expected to sign a five-year contract with the Premier League newcomers.
If he lives up to expectation, he could be a valuable asset to Scott Parker's side as they look to cement a place in the English top flight.
After splashing the cash in the transfer market, Chelsea have focused on trimming their bloated squad over the past few weeks, and Ugochukwu is the latest to leave the club.
He was part of a group of players seen as surplus to requirements, which also includes senior figures like Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell, who are training away from the first team.
Ugochukwu could reunite with a Chelsea teammate at Turf Moor, with the Clarets also agreeing a deal to sign forgotten striker Armando Broja.
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