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Chelsea wrapping up deal for Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina

Chelsea are wrapping up a deal for Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina.

The Daily Mail says Chelsea are set to sign Slonina, 18, for a fee of £8m.

The Blues plan to send the youngster back to the Fire on-loan..

Chelsea had been battling Real Madrid for Slonina, however it appears they have clinched his commitment after new owner Todd Boehly met with Fire officials this week.

Since his debut, Slonina has kept 11 clean sheets in 30 MLS appearances.

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