Chelsea are hopeful of completing the £30million signing of Villarreal striker Nicolas Jackson 'in the coming days', according to reports.
The 21-year-old, who has played twice for Senegal, scored 13 goals last season in a breakthrough campaign at Spanish side Villarreal.
He endeds the campaign in superb form, bagging nine goals in his last eight games, as the Yellow Submarine finished fifth in the La Liga table.
According to the Evening Standard, Chelsea are working hard to conclude a deal for Jackson after face-to-face negotiations, and personal terms are close to being agreed
The exciting young forward is seen as an alternative to Napoli star Victor Osimhen, who is expected to sell for over £100 million amid links with Man United, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.