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Chelsea Transfer News: Baba Rahman Terms Set Amid Gregory Van Der Wiel Rumours

Chelsea look to be closing in on the purchase of Augsburg left-back Baba Rahman after the player's agent confirmed he has agreed personal terms with the Blues.

Rahman has been widely linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge following an excellent 2014-15 season in which Augsburg finished fifth in the Bundesliga.

Chelsea are currently short on full-backs following the return of Filipe Luis to Atletico Madrid after just one season with the Blues.

Rahman's agent, Sascha Empacher, said that all that remains is for the two clubs to agree a fee for the 21-year-old, per Sam Long in the Evening Standard: "It is only the clubs that have to find an agreement.