Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign the teenage Anderlecht striker Romelu Lukaku.
The 18-year-old will join the Premier League side, subject to passing a medical and agreeing personal terms.
Anderlecht announced the sale of Lukaku on their website, but did not reveal the fee. Chelsea reportedly had an £18m bid turned down last month.
“He’s an interesting young prospect,” said boss Andre Villas-Boas after Chelsea’s win over Rangers on Saturday.
“The situation is now that we have to position ourselves to maybe get this kind of talent.”
Lukaku became a household name in Belgium when he was top scorer in the domestic league in the 2009-2010 season aged 16.
“It’s a shame we have to let go of Romelu, who was scouted and trained by Anderlecht, but the transfer is a win-win situation for the player and the club,” said Anderlecht manager Herman van Holsbeeck.
The 18-year-old will join the Premier League side, subject to passing a medical and agreeing personal terms.Anderlecht announced the sale of Lukaku on their website, but did not reveal the fee. Chelsea reportedly had an £18m bid turned down last month.
“He’s an interesting young prospect,” said boss Andre Villas-Boas after Chelsea’s win over Rangers on Saturday.
“The situation is now that we have to position ourselves to maybe get this kind of talent.”
Lukaku became a household name in Belgium when he was top scorer in the domestic league in the 2009-2010 season aged 16.
“It’s a shame we have to let go of Romelu, who was scouted and trained by Anderlecht, but the transfer is a win-win situation for the player and the club,” said Anderlecht manager Herman van Holsbeeck.
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