Chelsea are closing in on the signing of midfielder Mathis Amougou from Saint-Etienne after agreeing a deadline day transfer.

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• Chelsea agree £12m deal for midfielder
• Set to complete signing on deadline day
• Teenager has made 17 Ligue 1 appearances

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Chelsea and French side Saint-Etienne have struck an agreement over a deal worth around £12 million ($15m) that will see the 19-year-old move to Stamford Bridge ahead of the transfer window closing on Monday, reports.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Enzo Maresca's side have been in the market for a new midfielder for some time and turned their attention to the France Under-19 international late in the window, having also considered a move for Sporting CP's Dario Essugo.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Amougou joined Saint-Etienne's youth academy at the age of 15 and made his senior debut in 2023. He has made 17 Ligue 1 appearances this season, nine of which have been as a starter.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

  Chelsea's deadline day business may not stop at the arrival of Amougou, with Joao Felix expected to complete a loan move to AC Milan before the window closes.

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