Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign teenage midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa for a fee The Athletic understands to be £20million.
The clubs confirmed on Tuesday evening that the 18-year-old had been given permission to travel to London to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical ahead of a permanent transfer.
It came as a surprise move as Chelsea reached an agreement for permanent transfer of Carney Chukwuemeka.