“Chelsea close to agreement” – David Ornstein provides major update as Blues close in on shock signing | OneFootball

Chelsea are close to reaching an agreement to sign Facundo Buonanotte on loan from Brighton according to David Ornstein.

The Blues agreed a deal for Alejandro Garnacho on Thursday and are looking to add one more attacker before the end of the window.

That was expected to be Xavi Simons, but that isn’t happening as the 22-year-old has signed for rivals Tottenham instead.

Chelsea close in Facundo Buonanotte loan deal

So far the club have made four attacking signings, but they are in the market for a fifth and Chelsea have been linked with Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez.

However, in a shock turn of events it look’s like they’ll be signing Brighton’s Buonanotte on loan, and Ornstein has provided an update.

Buonanotte is closing in on a loan move to Chelsea. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

He took to X.com and said:

“Chelsea close to agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion to sign Facundo Buonanotte.

“20yo #BHAFC winger spent last season at Leicester City – now #CFC working to secure Argentina int’l on temporary basis.

Buonanotte was on loan at Leicester City last season and made 35 appearances in all competitions scoring six goals and registering three assists.

The 20-year-old is predominantly a number ten, who can also play on the right and will provide cover in both those positions for Chelsea.

Chelsea still trying to move Nicolas Jackson on

With Buonanotte looking likely to come in Chelsea are still trying to move Nicolas Jackson on, and the striker still hasn’t left.

Jackson is thought to be close to a move to Bayern Munich on loan, but the final details haven’t been agreed with Chelsea wanting an obligation to buy and not an option.

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The Blues are hoping a Premier League club might come in for Jackson, with the most likely of those Aston Villa, however it’s unclear if they have the finances for such a deal.

Chelsea would be looking for loan fee of around £10m plus an obligation to buy for a minimum of £50m you would expect.