Chelsea expect to complete the £18m signing of Edouard Mendy in the next few days after Rennes confirmed he has asked to leave.
Senegal goalkeeper Mendy wants to join the Blues and talks between the clubs over the 28-year-old are now in the final stages.
Chelsea want Mendy to come in and put pressure on Kepa Arrizabalaga, who is staying at Stamford Bridge despite boss Frank Lampard ’s doubts about the Spaniard.
Rennes president Nicolas Holveck said: "Discussions have started with Chelsea for Édouard Mendy."I can understand his desire, he told us he wants to leave.
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