Edin Dzeko to Chelsea completed by Thursday as talks with Roma star over mega-bucks Premier League return continue
Reports claim talks are ongoing with the former Manchester City striker but Blues expect to land him before end of week
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EDIN DZEKO will reportedly complete his highly-anticipated move to Chelsea on Thursday.
claims Roma’s star striker is close to agreeing terms with the current Premier League champions.
Teammate Emerson Palmieri’s Stamford Bridge is believed to have already been finalised.
But Chelsea chiefs will want to announce the deal simultaneously.
And fans could get the good news as early as Thursday, with Dzeko’s representatives understood to be in London as they negotiate his wages and transfer fee.
The former Manchester City striker is reportedly keen on returning to England and battling Alvaro Morata for a starting spot.
Dzeko put Chelsea to the sword in the Champions League earlier this season but could be set to boost their chances of qualifying for next term’s competition.
The 31-year-old will provide the aerial threat and physical style that Antonio Conte currently craves.
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While Palmieri will look to provide Marcos Alonso with some real competition at left wing-back.
Chelsea have already snapped up Ross Barkley from Everton and are unlikely to pursue any further signings this month once their double swoop on Roma is sewn up.
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