The Blues are looking at offloading a few defenders on loan and on permanent deals as they are set for a busy transfer deadline day

Leganes have made a breakthrough in talks with Chelsea for Kenneth Omeruo and they are close to agreeing on a €5 million (£4.6m/$5.6m) deal to re-sign the defender.

The Nigeria international impressed on loan at Leganes last season and has been keen on returning to the Liga club permanently where he will rank among the team’s record signings.

The Blues ultimately dropped their €7m (£6m/$8m) asking price  which had scared off Celta Vigo, who explored a move for the 25-year-old before looking elsewhere.