2 days Ago By Ben Jacobs
have moved to within touching distance of signing Aaron Anselmino after succeeding in agreeing personal terms with the star ahead of sealing a switch to Stamford Bridge for less than the release clause written into his contract, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed. The Blues have entered a new era after Italian tactician to succeed Mauricio Pochettino in the hot-seat earlier this month, and co-owner Todd Boehly has given the green-light to strengthen the squad he has inherited since making the move from newly-promoted Leicester City. Although Tosin Adarabioyo will add further steel to Chelsea's backline after which will come into effect when his Fulham agreement expires at the end of June, plans have been put in place to draft in further reinforcements ahead of the fast-approaching new season getting underway.
Chelsea are close to signing Anselmino after they have edged towards agreeing a package which falls below the £20million release clause written into his Boca Juniors contract, according to GMS sources, and they have already been given assurances that their transfer target is keen to rubber-stamp the move. Although it is understood that the Blues have not been given authority by the central defender's current employers to wrap up the deal, the two clubs are not far apart in terms of their valuations and are expected to reach a compromise as preparations are made for the west Londoners' pre-season programme. GMS sources have been informed that Anselmino has already agreed .
