Rennes captain confirms Edouard Mendy to Chelsea?

Rennes captain Damien Da Silva appears to have confirmed that the French club's goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is closing in on a move to Chelsea.

The 28-year-old has been strongly linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge in recent days and various reports have claimed that a deal is close to being completed.

Mendy, who has kept 36 clean sheets in 85 appearances for Rennes, could replace Kepa Arrizabalaga as the club's number one goalkeeper should he arrive at Frank Lampard's side.

"We are a little selfish, we don't want to lose Edouard Mendy. But it's part of football and the transfer market. He's a great goalkeeper who deserves what happens to him," Da Silva told Telefoot.

Chelsea are thought to have agreed a fee in the region of £20m with Rennes, who have already played twice in Ligue 1 this term and are due to take on Nimes this weekend.

The Blues, meanwhile, will start their 2020-21 Premier League campaign away to Brighton & Hove Albion on September 14.