Chelsea are reportedly on the verge of completing the signing of New York Red Bulls defender Matt Miazga.

The Daily Express is reporting the 20-year-old passed a medical with the Blues on Thursday and is set to sign a four-year deal at Stamford Bridge within the next 24 hours.

It is understood Chelsea will pay the Major League Soccer outfit £3.5million for the highly touted American international.

Miazga enjoyed a breakout year in the MLS and is rated as one of the top defensive prospects in the competition.