Chelsea set to sign Marc Guiu after agreeing deal with Barcelona

Chelsea have reached an agreement in principle with Barcelona to sign 18-year-old striker Marc Guiu according to David Ornstein.

The Blues have been busy in the transfer market having already signed Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer from neighbors Fulham, and an official announcement is expected this week for Omari Kellyman, who is close to completing his 19 million transfer of pounds sterling from Aston Villa.

It now appears that teenager Guiu will become the club's third summer signing, allowing Chelsea to continue their policy of signing the best young talents from around the world.

Chelsea reach agreement in principle for Guiu

Ornstein reported in The Athletic that Chelsea have reached an agreement in principle on a long-term contract until 2030 with the Spanish striker.

Reports add that the Blues are set to activate Guiu's €6 million release clause and will then arrange a medical in London before officially finalizing the transfer.

Guiu came through the ranks of Barcelona's famous La Masia academy and broke into the first team under Xavi last season, making seven appearances.

The teenager had an unforgettable debut as he scored 23 seconds after coming off the bench against Athletic Bilbao, and he also scored in the Champions League against Belgian club Royal Antwerp.

Guiu has reportedly turned down a new contract to stay with the Spanish giants in order to join Chelsea, where he is understood to be being assessed by Enzo Maresca in pre-season before a final decision is made on whether he will be part of the team. the first team next season.

Chelsea are looking for a striker to rival Nicolas Jackson, and it remains to be seen whether Guiu is the man, with some reports suggesting the Blues will still look to sign another striker.

The club have been linked with Lille's Jonathan David and Atletico Madrid's Samu Omorodion, but interest in Aston Villa's Jhon Duran appears to have cooled.