Burnley set to sign Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu | OneFootball

Chelsea are ramping up efforts to trim their bloated squad and have agreed a deal to sell another player.

According to The Athletic, young midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu is set to join newly promoted Burnley on a permanent deal.

The 21-year-old defensive midfielder joined Chelsea from Ligue 1 outfit Stade Rennais for around £23 million two years ago.

However, he made just 15 appearances for the Blues across all competitions.

He spent last season on loan at Southampton and was one of only a few bright sparks in a team that was ultimately relegated from the Premier League.

He made 31 appearances across all competitions and started 18 of the 26 Premier League games he featured in.

The French youth international won 54 percent of his aerial duels and 55% of his ground battles.

He will be hoping he can establish himself at Burnley after showing glimpses of his potential at Southampton.

Ugochukwu has been granted permission to travel for a medical and is expected to sign a five-year contract with the Premier League newcomers.

If he lives up to expectations, he could be a valuable asset to Scott Parker’s side as they look to cement a place in the English top flight.

The defender was part of a group which is surplus to requirements at Chelsea. Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell, who are training away from the first team, are also on the chopping block.

Ugochukwu could reunite with a Chelsea teammate at Turf Moor, with the Clarets also agreeing a deal to sign striker Armando Broja.