According to the Athletic, Chelsea have reached an agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion to sign goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.

The Spanish international is now expected undergo a medical imminently.

The 25-year-old will add competition for current No 1 Kepa Arrizabalaga after Edouard Mendy departed for Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli in June.

Sanchez featured 23 times in the Premier League last season before dropping out of the starting XI in March.