Chelsea jumps into the lead for Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina

Chelsea are now really close to signing Gabriel Slonina.

Chelsea is set to beat Real Madrid after a new offer for Gabriel Slonina. The Blues have jumped into the lead for the Chicago Fire goalkeeper.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims Blues are on the verge of a deal for US keeper Slonina.

Chelsea are now leading the race over Real Madrid – with an £8million fee agreed.

The Italian journalist said: ‘Gabriel Slonina deal update. Chelsea are now really close to signing the talented goalkeeper, they are pushing after Real Madrid bid rejected – talks are in progress with Chelsea to get the deal done soon.’

“€10m fee expected by Chicago for 2004-born GK Slonina,” Romano added.

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