According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Brazilian striker Deivid Washington has completed his medicals and is now set to be unveiled as a Chelsea player.

Romano tweeted: “Deivid Washington has signed contract and completed medical as new Chelsea player.

“Official statement soon as deal finally signed with Santos for 2005 striker to join on €16m plus €4m deal. Here we go, confirmed.”

Meanwhile, Christopher Nkunku has revealed he is ‘so disappointed’ to miss the start of the new Premier League season but has vowed to ‘come back stronger’ following his injury setback.

“As you can imagine, I’m so disappointed not to be able to be with my team-mates during the start of the season,” Nkunku posted on Instagram.

“It’s hard not to have been able to meet you guys at the Bridge. I will work hard to come back stronger. It’s only a matter of time.”