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Chelsea complete a last-minute deadline day swoop for Saul Niguez

Chelsea have completed the signing of 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 have agreed a deal to sign Saul Niguez on loan with the option to buy

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Saul Niguez on loan with the option to buy

Saul is a key player for Atletico and Chelsea have pulled off a coup in securing a deal

Saul is a key player for Atletico and Chelsea have pulled off a coup in securing a deal

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