Chelsea are set to meet with Juventus officials this week so they can conclude the £40 million move for Danielle Rugani.
The Blues manager, Maurizio Sarri is prepared to make the Italian his new defence leader and the two clubs have been discussing a transfer for a long time now.
Rugani was a target of Arsene Wenger last summer, but the French man couldn’t convince the Old Ladies to sell and Chelsea hopes to swoop this summer.
Rugani has been left frustrated by remaining a squad member at the Allianz Stadium. He stayed put last season because he expected to play regularly after the club sold Leonardo Bonucci, however, Max Allegri has continued to prefer Giorgio Chiellini and Medhi Benatia.
Rugani would be signing a long-term deal at Stamford Bridge and would be the new defence leader, with David Luiz, Cesar Azpilicueta and Garry Cahill all fighting for the other centre back spot.
