N'Golo Kante has agreed a five-year contract with Chelsea and is expected to undergo a medical with the Stamford Bridge outfit within the next 48 hours, according to French radio station RMC.
Leicester City have been battling to keep hold of the defensive midfielder, who was impressive in their march to the Premier League title last season.
But with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain all linked, the Foxes have been fighting a losing battle.
Now Kante is all set to leave the King Power Stadium to link up with Antonio Conte's side.
Chelsea are claimed to have agreed a five-year contract with Kante, who is expected to now undergo a medical within the next 48 hours before putting pen to paper.
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The signing will be a big boost for Chelsea, who have been seeking a dominant midfield performer and were in for Roma's Radja Nainggolan earlier this summer.
Chelsea now look to have beaten off their rivals for Kante, with the signing set to be a statement of their intent to return to the top end of the Premier League.
