The Blues are expected to lose two of their young defenders to teams on the south coast of England
Southampton have agreed to a £1.5 million deal to poach one of Chelsea’s best young defenders, Goal can confirm, after having their three-year contract offer to Dynel Simeu accepted.
The Blues have inserted a sizable sell-on fee into the deal with the Saints and the transfer is set to be finalised in the coming days.
Simeu opted against signing a new contract with Chelsea after being offered a fast-tracked pathway into the St Mary's senior set-up.