AC Milan and Chelsea reach advanced talks over permanent Tomori deal

Football
2 Jun 2021 • 5:48 AM MYT
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Chelsea defender Fiyako Tomori is on the verge of joining AC Milan on a permanent basis.

The England defender impressed during a short loan spell with Milan, making 17 league appearances since January.

Tomori signed a five-year deal with Chelsea in December 2019 after a breakthrough campaign under Frank Lampard.

But the Blues academy graduate is set to continue his career in Italy as the two clubs have reached an advanced stage of negotiations over a transfer.

BBCstates Milan view Tomori as a player who can adjust to the 'progressive football' they are trying to play.

Other reports have claimed Milan have agreed to pay £25M for the 23-year-old.