Chelsea to sign Norwich’s Matos

Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Norwich City’s Alex Matos.

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Matos is set to join the west London club on a free transfer, with the deal to include add-ons.

The Blues are eager to have a very strong Under-21 side for next season, with Jim Fraser, the club’s head of youth development and recruitment, having identified Matos, 18, as a player with much potential.

Matos can perform effectively as a central midfielder or out wide.

The 18-year-old has made 13 appearances for Norwich’s Under-21 team in the second tier of Premier League 2 and has registered three assists so far this season.

Matos signed a scholarship contract with Norwich in the summer of 2021.