Chelsea are closing in on the capture of Renato Veiga.

The versatile 20-year-old is heading to the Premier League and the Blues have already secured an agreement with FC Basel for his services.

The Swiss outfit have recently confirmed that the player has left the club's training camp, and is in talks with another club regarding a summer move. Fabrizio Romano claims that an agreement has been reached and the player will complete his move to the London club soon.

The Italian journalist further claims that Chelsea plan to use him as a defender, as well as a midfielder. The Portuguese player could prove to be a quality long-term acquisition for Chelsea and he could develop into an important first-team player for them.

Veiga is capable of operating as a left-back, a central defender as well as a midfielder. His versatility will be an added bonus. Chelsea are reportedly paying a fee in the region of EUR14 million for the highly rated prospect and the move could look like a bargain in the long term.

More Stories / Latest News Renato Veiga would be a long-term asset Chelsea needed to add more quality and depth to the side and the 20-year-old would be a handy option for them. His ability to slot into multiple roles will allow the Blues to rotate their squad more often.

It will be interesting to see if Veiga can hit the ground running in the Premier League and establish himself as an important team member for the club. Veiga is likely to improve with coaching and experience, and he could develop into a reliable performer in the English top flight.

The EUR15 million investment would look like a major bargain if he manages to fulfil his potential with the English club. the Portuguese prospect will look to prove himself in English football and establish himself as an indispensable asset for the club.