Deal AGREED: Chelsea target ‘bids farewell to Rennes teammates’

Edouard Mendy has apparently bid farewell to his Rennes teammates as he close to a move to Chelsea.

Edouard Mendy’s agent affirmed on Thursday that Rennes and Chelsea had agreed for the goalkeeper, who looks set to take over from Kepa Arrizabalaga’s position between the sticks at Stamford Bridge.

The 28-year-old will purportedly sign a five-year deal with Chelsea upon his arrival, in spite of the fact that the Blues are yet to authoritatively affirm the deal.

As indicated by report, Edouard Mendy bid farewell to his Rennes teammates on Friday and is required to miss Saturday’s clash with Monaco so as to settle a move to England.

The Senegal international played only one game this season against Lille on August 22 however has missed their last two against Montpellier and Nimes.

The Blues will be hoping to make it consecutive wins at the start of the 2020-21 Premier League season when they have Liverpool on Sunday evening.

Deal AGREED: Liverpool complete deal for Premier league forward