Roma ace Edin Dzeko has agreed to complete a move to Chelsea this January, according to reports in Italy.
Antonio Conte is desperate to bring in a back-up striker to support Alvaro Morata for the remainder of the 2017/18 campaign and a number of forwards have been linked with the Premier League champions in recent days.
Chelsea have expressed an interest in Andy Carroll, Peter Crouch and Jamie Vardy but it’s understood the Blues are closing in on a deal for former Manchester City star Dzeko.
Gianluca Di Marzio claims Dzeko has reached an agreement with Chelsea and said ‘yes’ to Conte over a move to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are also keen on signing Dzeko’s team-mate at Roma, Emerson Palmieri, and talks over a double deal are set to resume next
It’s understood the Serie A outfit are demanding a combined fee of around £44million from Chelsea for the duo.
Out-of-favour Michy Batshuayi could complete a loan move in the opposite direction.
