Chelsea on the verge of signing £40m-rated Brighton defender

– Lewis Dunk, Brighton captain and centre-back, is set for a £40m move to Chelsea

– The English defender who has been a lifelong fan of Chelsea has been impressive for Brighton with over 306 appearances at the club

– Dunk who made his international debut for England in 2018 was surprisingly not included in Brighton’s promotional line-up as they unveiled their new kit.

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Chelsea are on the verge of signing Brighton captain and centre-back Lewis Dunk for £40million, according to several reports in England.

Both Daily Mail and The Sun are reporting that the Blues are closing in on the deal for Dunk who is also wanted by Tottenham.

However, it is believed that Dunk would prefer a move to Chelsea as he has been a lifelong fan of the club.

The 28-year-old who has made one appearance for England, has spent over 10 years at Brighton and has impressed for the club with over 306 appearances for the Seagulls.

The club’s defensive struggles last season have been well documented by manager Frank Lampard after they conceded 54 goals in the Premier League last season.

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on the signing of Brighton defender Lewis Dunk.

It is understood the fee is to be £40m and the centre back will join in the coming weeks. {The Sun}

I believe a solid defender like Dunk could be a big step in solving our defensive problems. 💪 pic.twitter.com/BgQ1jJuFqd

— Chelsea FC Fan Zone (@Blues_FanZone) August 15, 2020

The Blues have expressed interest in signing West Ham’s Declan Rice but his valuation of around £80m has led Chelsea to look elsewhere with Dunk now the preferred option.

The reports seem to have been validated after Brighton advertised their new kit featuring stars like Yves Bissouma, Neal Maupay, Maty Ryan and new signing Adam Lallana but left out their captain Lewis Dunk.

Dunk who made his international debut for England in 2018 was surprisingly not included in the promotional line-up.