Chelsea tipped to sign Reading defender

A round-up of the latest transfer speculation involving Chelsea…

Chelsea are close to signing Reading defender Michael Hector, according to Sky Sports News HQ.

The 23-year-old has attracted interest from a number of clubs and Crystal Palace were recently linked with him.

Sky say Hector is set to join the Blues in a deal worth £4m.

Meanwhile, the Daily Mail reports that Chelsea youngster Islam Feruz could join Hibernian on a season-long loan.

The 19-year-old, who was on Celtic’s books before joining the Blues, is also said to be wanted by a number of English Championship and League One clubs.

And the Daily Mirror say defender Papy Djilobodji, who is joining Chelsea from Nantes, was previously rejected by Norwich, Bournemouth and Sunderland and after they were offered the chance to sign him for £2.7m