Chelsea are on the verge of completing a deal to sign France international Manu Koné from Roma, with the two clubs also in advanced talks over a loan move for Jamie Gittens to head in the opposite direction, according to Sky in Italy.

The fee under discussion stands at £52 million for the midfielder, who had previously attracted interest from Manchester United before Chelsea emerged as frontrunners.

Replacing Fernandez

Koné is understood to be earmarked as the long-term replacement for Enzo Fernandez, with talks ongoing between Chelsea and Manchester City over a potential transfer for the Argentine.

The Gittens loan to Roma forms part of the broader agreement between the two clubs, with negotiations progressing rapidly ahead of the transfer deadline.

Further details are expected to follow as both deals near completion.