Strasbourg are closing in on a transfer price a complete of £17.3m for Brighton ahead Julio Enciso, with a view that he’ll play for Chelsea after a 12 months in France.
The 21-year-old is predicted to finalise phrases over a contract within the coming days with Brighton together with a sell-on clause within the deal.
Strasbourg are linked to Chelsea by way of their BlueCo possession, led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, with the transfer for the Paraguay worldwide doubtlessly probably the most vital for the reason that £65.2m takeover in 2023.
There are vital connections between Chelsea and Strasbourg, who’re managed by Englishman Liam Rosenior, with goalkeeper Mike Penders, Kendry Paez and Mamadou Sarr all on mortgage from Stamford Bridge.
Strasbourg have additionally signed a number of gamers from Chelsea, together with Ishe Samuels-Smith, Mathis Amougou and Diego Moreira within the final two seasons, whereas there’s a host of ex-Premier League expertise on the membership from former Brighton defender Valentin Barco and former Southampton ahead Sekou Mara.
The Alsace membership certified for the Convention League final season by way of a seventh-placed end.
In the meantime, Enciso leaves Brighton having been not noted of the squad for the opening draw in opposition to Fulham.
Enciso scored 5 targets for the Seagulls and spent the second half of final season on mortgage at Ipswich City.
