Chelsea are set to add to their burgeoning ranks of young players by signing Aston Villa starlet Omari Kellyman, according to a report.

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• Chelsea change transfer policy
• Set to sign Villa teenager
• £19m fee rumoured

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to , Chelsea are close to agreeing on a deal in the region of £19 million ($24m/€22m) for the 18-year-old Villa prospect. Finer details have not been agreed but a deal is expected to be reached between the two Premier League clubs.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Villa and Chelsea have been in negotiations for the vast majority of the early stages of the transfer window, with Conor Gallagher and Jhon Duran touted as possible movers between the two sides.

  Left-back Ian Maatsen is expected to confirm his move to Villa Park in the coming days – despite currently being away at Euro 2024 with the Netherlands – with Kellyman going the opposite way to Stamford Bridge.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Chelsea have switched their transfer policy away from signing experienced international stars – such as Raheem Sterling and Thiago Silva – in recent transfer windows. The Blues are now targeting younger prospects like Kellyman and Palmeiras wonderkid Estevao Willian.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

  Despite pushing for the transfer of Kellyman, Chelsea are far from done in the transfer window. New boss Enzo Maresca is eager to recruit a new striker and the club have not given up on the possibility of signing Duran from Villa. Elsewhere, they have also been linked with Hoffenheim ace Maximilian Beier and Barcelona's Marc Guiu.

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