Темы: English Premier League, Chelsea, Barcelona, Manchester United, Cesc Fabregas
After weeks of negotiations, it appears that Cesc Fabregas will move to Chelsea for a sum close to £30M.

In recent hours, Cesc Fabregas’ move to Chelsea seems to be a done deal. The Spanish international is set to leave Barcelona to join Mourinho’s side for a sum close to £30M.

Despite his promise that he could only see himself at either Barca or Arsenal, the Spanish talent will play for the Blues next season, as a direct replacement for Frank Lampard, who will be moving to New York City FC next year.

The Spanish international will provide the creativity that Chelsea has been lacking

Former Gunners’ captain was on Manchester United’s wishlist during Moyes’ spell, but Louis van Gaal had also expressed appreciation for the player. However, though United and other clubs were interested, the creative midfielder chose Stamford Bridge as his preferred destination.

To monitor his situation, journalists followed Fabregas closely in recent days

Mourinho had talked about Fabregas in vague terms on Thursday. The Portuguese manager stated:

“We have some interest. I have interest in analysing the situation. I think it looks like he's really interested in leaving Barcelona, and is very, very interested in coming back to England. This I think is clear.

Barca's midfielder struggled to find room since he joined the Catalans

Chelsea’s boss added:

“It's not for now, or tomorrow, or for before the World Cup. There is a process where he wants to leave, he wants to come to England because it's the country where he wants to be, where he prefers to play.”