Chelsea set to announce mystery signing on July 1 and it’s expected to be free agent Willy Cabellaro
Former Manchester City keeper is expected to be the first of many additions to the champions squad this summer as boss Antonio Conte chases Romelu Lukaku and Tiemoue Bakayoko
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CHELSEA have made their first addition to the squad this summer, but will not make the announcement until July 1.
The report a deal has been agreed with the player, but the Premier League champions will hold off confirming until next month.
Despite no confirmation, the new recruit is set to be keeper Willy Caballero on a free transfer after his release from Manchester City.
With Asmir Begovic joining Bournemouth, the Argentine keeper is seen as a perfect back up to for first choice Thibaut Courtois.
Blues boss Antonio Conte is looking to make significant additions to the squad, with a title defence and Champions League campaign in mind.
Romelu Lukaku is the main target, the Everton striker claims to have agreed a deal to leave Goodison Park, with a return to Stamford Bridge his likely destination.
Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko is another player high on the Blues shopping list, with the Frenchman keen to make the switch to west London.
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The French international is expected to cost around £25million with personal terms looking a formality despite initial interest from Manchester United.
Meanwhile, the Blues will have to up their offer for Juventus full-back Alex Sandro.
The Italians have rejected an initial £55.2m bid for the Brazilian international, with the Serie A giants happy to sell if he wants to move to west London this summer.