Burnley have agreed a fee to sign Chelsea midfielder ace Lesley Ugochukwu

Chelsea has agreed to a contract to switch one other participant as a part of their elevated makes an attempt to scale back their bloated squad. Younger midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu is anticipated to signal a everlasting contract with Burnley, who have been simply promoted, in accordance with The Athletic.

Two years in the past, the 21-year-old defensive midfielder paid virtually £23 million to hitch Chelsea from Ligue 1. However in all competitions, he solely made 15 appearances for the Blues.

He was one of many few shiny spots in a membership that was finally demoted from the Premier League throughout his season-long mortgage at Southampton. He performed in 26 Premier League video games, beginning 18 of them, and made 31 appearances in all competitions.

The younger French participant prevailed in 55% of his floor fights and 54% of his air encounters. After exhibiting indicators of promise at Southampton, he shall be making an attempt to make a reputation for himself at Burnley.

Burnley attain settlement over Lesley Ugochukwu switch

In line with The Athletic’s June 3 Switch DealSheet, Chelsea thought Ugochukwu would entice plenty of consideration this summer time after what was perceived as a profitable mortgage stint at Southampton. A 12 months after agreeing to a seven-year cope with Chelsea, Ugochukwu signed a mortgage cope with Southampton in August 2024.

Regardless of taking part in 31 video games for the south coast membership and recording three objectives and three assists throughout all competitions, they have been demoted with seven video games left, making them the primary crew in league historical past to take action.

Ugochukwu is anticipated to signal a five-year contract with the Premier League newcomers after being given permission to go for a medical examination. If he performs as anticipated, he could also be an amazing assist to Scott Parker’s crew as they attempt to safe a spot within the English prime division.

The defender was a member of a crew that Chelsea doesn’t want. Ben Chilwell and Raheem Sterling, who apply aside from the primary squad, are additionally beneath scrutiny. With the Clarets additionally reaching an settlement to accumulate striker Armando Broja, Ugochukwu could also be reunited with a Chelsea teammate at Turf Moor.