Fabrizio Romano on Twitter:
- Chelsea have reached verbal agreement with Chicago Fire for Gabriel Slonina, after direct talks between Todd Boehly and MLS club.
- £10 million + bid agreed deal agreed with add-ons and will submit it officially this week.
- The MLS star was a target for Real Madrid as well, but the Spanish side opted out because of the fee demanded.
- Chelsea are expected to submit official bid this week in order to get the deal done.
Chelsea have reached verbal agreement with Chicago Fire for Gabriel Slonina, after direct talks between Todd Boehly and MLS club. 10m deal plus add-ons, he'd stay at Chicago on loan. 🔵🇺🇸 #CFC
Chelsea are expected to submit official bid this week in order to get the deal done. pic.twitter.com/965dJHuI6w
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 11, 2022