Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah from Swiss side Basel.
Salah, 21, is yet to undergo a medical or agree personal terms, but is expected to move to Stamford Bridge in a deal worth around £11m.
Chelsea’s Premier League rivals Liverpool had held talks with Basel with hope of making Salah their first signing of the January transfer window.
Chelsea agreed to sell Juan Mata to Manchester United on Wednesday.
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