Chelsea are a step closer to landing AS Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Blues and Badiashile have reached a deal and the transfer is now in its "final stages".

The Blues have been very active ahead of the January transfer window as they have already landed Molde's David Datro Fofana and Vasco da Gama's Andrey Santos.

Romano tweeted: "Chelsea are close to complete their third 2023 signing after Fofana and Andrey Santos:

"Deal at final stages for Benoit Badiashile, all parties feel it will be done soon.

"'Final bits' now and then here we go expected. Personal terms in place, Badiashile wants Chelsea."