Chelsea are close to pulling off a surprise transfer swoop in the last days of the summer window.

The West London club are set to complete the signing Manchester City forward Cole Palmer.

The England Under-21 international is one who many clubs have been admiring in recent months.

However, the BBC states that Chelsea have all but won the race to secure his signature.

Manager Mauricio Pochettino wanted to add another offensive player to his squad.

While Palmer is happy at City, he recognizes that his first team path is not clear at the Etihad Stadium.