Chelsea's forward options could be bolstered by the time they face Palmeiras in the Club World Cup quarter-finals Friday after reportedly agreeing a deal with Brighton and Hove Albion for Joao Pedro.
The Athletic reported the Brazilian international is on his way to the United States for a medical before joining up with the Chelsea squad after terms were struck for a transfer in excess of £50m ($69m).
Pedro, who joined Brighton for a then club record £30m from Watford two years ago, scored 30 goals in 70 appearances for the Seagulls.
However, the 23-year old missed Brighton's final two matches of the season after being dropped due to a training ground altercation with team-mate Jan Paul van Hecke.
FIFA has given clubs involved in the Club World Cup knockout phase until July 3 to register new players for the tournament.
Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens could also be a Chelsea player by then after a deal worth up to a reported 65m euros ($76m) for the 20-year old was agreed Saturday.
Chelsea have already signed striker Liam Delap, midfielder Dario Essugo and defender Mamadou Sarr this summer.
Brazilian rising star Estevao Willian, 18, will also join the Premier League giants after his Club World Cup campaign with Palmeiras.
