Chelsea's New Signing Lesley Ugochukwu Dominating Psg He Has Great Talent Potentials and Skills and This Is Why Pochettino Needed Him. SEE Why

 Chelsea are yet to decide whether Lesley Ugochukwu will be part of Mauricio Pochettino's first-team squad or leave on loan; the 19-year-old midfielder could join Strasbourg, the Ligue 1 side in which Chelsea invested this summer; Ugochukwu's arrival continues to revamp of Blues' midfield

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from Rennes for €27m (£23.1m).

The Blues are yet to decide whether the 19-year-old will go into Mauricio Pochettino's first-team squad or go out on loan.

A temporary move to Strasbourg, the Ligue 1 side in which Chelsea own a majority stake, has been mooted.

Ugochukwu came through the academy at Rennes and has gone on to make 60 appearances for the club, including 35 in all competitions last season.