Chelsea have struck personal terms with Bayer Leverkusen star Andre Schurrle.
Welt says negotiations between Chelsea and Schurrle's minders have successfully concluded, with the winger agreeing a five-year contract.
Final touches over the transfer fee between the two clubs are still to be signed off.
Chelsea have offered €22 million plus extra bonus cash, with the details to be finalised in the next 72 hours.