Chelsea are reportedly close to sealing the £40million transfer of Brighton defender Lewis Dunk. The 28-year-old has emerged into one of the most consistent centre-backs in the Premier League over recent seasons, helping the Seagulls retain their top flight status.
Spending over a decade at Brighton, Dunk has played 306 times for the south coast club in three different divisions and would provide some much-needed experience for the Blues.Frank Lampard is keen to bolster his defence after watching his team ship goals for fun last season, depsite them clinching a top four spot.
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