Chelsea are edging closer to the signing of Rennes' Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 28

Inter Milan still want to sign Chelsea full-back Emerson Palmieri, 26, but West Ham United are keen on a loan deal for the Italy international.

Chelsea have had their latest bid for Edouard Mendy accepted and the Rennes goalkeeper is ready to fly to London for a medical.

Chelsea are on the verge of confirming the arrival of Edouard Mendy from Rennes.

Chelsea are pressing forward with a bid to try and sign Edouard Mendy from Rennes this week.