Callum Hudson-Odoi is pushing even more heavily to leave Chelsea after reportedly agreed personal terms with Fulham.
The winger is set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, but his sale has been delayed with Chelsea attempting to drive his price up as much as possible.
Last week, the Blues rejected an offer from local rivals Fulham for Hudson-Odoi, with several other Premier League and Serie A clubs interested in his services.
Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest have been priced out of a move however, and while Lazio recently entered the race, Maurizio Sarri's side are looking to secure a loan move with an obligation to buy.
As such, Mauricio Pochettino may well be forced to accept whatever Fulham bid next if they want to secure a fee up front for the 22-year-old.
And the transfer is close to completion, with the Evening Standard reporting that the player, who currently earns over £120,000-a-week, has agreed personal terms with his prospective future team.
Hudson-Odoi has been training with the U21s to maintain his fitness ahead of a potential move, unlike fellow Chelsea outcasts Romelu Lukaku, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Hakim Ziyech who have been training alone at Cobham.
Once billed as the future of his club and country, the three-capped England international has suffered with injuries and lack of form since breaking into Chelsea's first-team in 2018.
A loan at Bayer Leverkusen last season was intended to revive his prospects, but the forward scored just once goal and one assist in 21 appearances.
He is said to be determined to join Fulham, especially after manager Marco Silva reaffirmed his commitment to the Cottagers by turning down a £40million offer to coach Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.
The west London club are looking to build upon their impressive 10th place finish last season and are closing in on making three new signings: Raul Jimenez from Wolves, Mohammed Salisu from Southampton and Calvin Bassey from Ajax.
The trio will cost just over £30m combined, though Fulham could be set to lose star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic who has reportedly told relatives he will not play for the club again after they priced him out of a move to Al-Ahli.
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