Frenkie de Jong's transfer to Chelsea is almost finalized, and the Blues are prepared to pay Barcelona's asking price for the midfielder.
The Dutchman has been the topic of conversation during the transfer window as it became clear that both Manchester United and Chelsea were interested in signing him to a contract in the Premier League.
SPORT claims that the London club would be able to offer more than the €80 million (£68.8 million) fee that Barcelona is seeking for the Dutchman.
The 25-year-old reportedly refused to contemplate leaving Camp Nou last week, but he has now changed his mind, according to the same outlet.
Although Manchester United coveted De Jong and the Premier League giants reached a £63 million agreement with Barcelona last month, De Jong had little interest in joining a team that cannot offer Champions League football.