Chelsea land another Sporting CP star! Blues agree £18.5m deal to sign teenage midfielder Dario Essugo on seven-year deal after wrapping up Geovany Quenda move

Chelsea have reportedly agreed an £18.5 million ($24m) deal to sign another Sporting CP star after already sealing a move for Geovany Quenda.

• Chelsea agree deal for Sporting CP's Quenda
• Set to secure £18.5m move for team-mate
• Blues begin summer transfer business early

WHAT HAPPENED?

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Chelsea have agreed a transfer with Sporting for midfielder Dario Essugo on a seven-year deal, with the option of a further year. There are said to be no add-ons or sell-on clauses included in the agreement.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

This comes a day after Chelsea reportedly secured the services of 17-year-old Quenda for around £42m ($54m) for next season. The Blues are already making big moves in the transfer market in preparation for 2025-26.

DID YOU KNOW?

Essugo, 20, is currently on loan at Las Palmas. Jacobs adds that Chelsea have been watching the Portugal Under-21 international's development for 18 months and he is seen as a 'ball winner with fighting qualities'.

WHAT NEXT?

Aside from transfer deals, Enzo Maresca's Chelsea take on Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.