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Chelsea 'actively working to sign Saul Niguez' with a deal back on the cards

Chelsea have agreed to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez on loan with an option to make the deal permanent for £34million next summer.

A loan move for the Spaniard appeared to be over in the past 48 hours, with the Spanish club deciding they wish to keep the midfielder for the 2021-22 campaign.

The LaLiga champions then made a U-turn regarding 26-year-old and he will join Thomas Tuchel's side for a loan fee of £4m.

Chelsea's move for Saul Niguez appears to be back on in the dying hours of the window

Chelsea's move for Saul Niguez appears to be back on in the dying hours of the window

But Sportsmail understands that a temporary switch has now been agreed between the two clubs, with the move now set to complete before tonight's 11pm deadline.