Chelsea close on Moses

Chelsea are reported to be closing in on Victor Moses after finally agreeing a fee of £8million with Wigan.

The Blues have been chasing the forward all summer and have failed with a number of bids as Latics chairman Dave Whelan was said to be holding out for £10million.

However it look as though an £8million fee has now been agreed and the deal will also include add ons that will push it up towards Whelan's valuation of the 21-year-old.

Latics have been determined to keep hold of the player but boss Roberto Martinez has been scouring the market for a replacement and is believed to have lined up Arsenal forward Ryo Miyaichi, who was on loan at Bolton last season.

A season-long loan deal is on the cards for the Japan star and that should clear the way for Moses to complete his move to Stamford Bridge sooner rather than later.