Basel confirm Veiga on his way to Chelsea

Veiga has left Basel's preseason camp for London and talks with Chelsea.

Renato Veiga has left the training camp - he is in talks with another club,” read a statement from the Swiss club.

Chelsea have had a £12m offer accepted by Basel.

The 20 year-old only moved to Switzerland a year ago from Sporting CP.

Veiga made 26 appearances for Basel last season and can play as a centre-back, a left-back and defensive midfielder.