Chelsea medical scheduled for Mendy - in Berlin | OneFootball

Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is set to undergo a Chelsea medical - in Berlin.

The Daily Mail says Mendy will have a medical in Berlin this week ahead of completing his move to Chelsea on a five-year deal.

Goalkeeper Mendy, 28, is on the verge of sealing his move after Chelsea agreed a £22m deal with Rennes and imminent arrival will intensify the pressure on under-fire Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Mendy had initially being lined up to provide healthy competition and push Kepa for the No1 position.

But the Spaniard's ongoing struggles have increased the prospect of 6ft 6in Senegalese stopper Mendy starting games for the Blues sooner than expected.

Mendy pulled out of training when an agreement first appeared close but was unable to complete a medical last Saturday as the clubs failed to finalise a fee.

He returned to training while the clubs continued to negotiate and now a deal has been struck his tests have been rescheduled for ahead of his move to London.