This is the most recent connection between Chelsea and Aston Villa that has been made during the summer transfer window. According to Fabrizio Romano, Omari Kellyman, a young player from Aston Villa who is eager to move to Stamford Bridge, passed his physical with Chelsea and is currently finalizing the necessary paperwork for his £19 million transfer, which was agreed upon last week.
Aston Villa has agreed to pay £37.5 million to Chelsea for Ian Maatsen and about £10 million to Everton for Lewis Dobbin. Tim Iroegbunam has been sold to the Toffees for £9 million. Chelsea has acquired Omari Kellyman from Villa for £19 million. Newcastle is hoping to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin and trade Yankuba Minteh to Everton in exchange.
Chelsea is very close in signing Aston Villa forward
The football.london is aware of For the 18-year-old, who is highly regarded in the West Midlands, negotiations have started between the two teams. Although he has played on both the left and right wing in the past, the Englishman is most comfortable in the offensive midfield role.
Following his two-year stint at Villa, Kellyman secured a fresh deal in October after joining from Derby County. Kai Havertz, a former Chelsea player and current Arsenal player, is thought to play a similar role to that of the youngster.
Kellyman was reportedly brought up by Chelsea during discussions about moves involving Ian Maatsen, Jhon Duran, and Conor Gallagher. With a rumored agreed-upon £35 million deal, Maatsen’s move to Villa Park is presently considered the most likely to go through.
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