Chelsea are a step closer to completing the signing of Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.

Mendy has been left out of the Rennes squad.

The Rennes goalkeeper will not be travelling with his teammates to face Nimes on Sunday.

Reports have claimed Mendy has agreed on a move to Stamford Bridge and is on the verge of joining the Blues, reports Metro.

Blues boss Frank Lampard was clearly not happy with the form of Kepa Arrizabalaga last season, and Chelsea have been linked with another shot-stopper all summer long.