Chelsea are confident they have a deal in place for St Etienne defender Kurt Zouma.
However, the young France international is unlikely to move to London until the summer.
The London Evening Standard says Chelsea are close to signing Zouma from Saint Etienne for £10m.
It is understood personal terms have been agreed but the 19?year?old defender might not move until the summer.
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