Burnley have reportedly agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Lesley Ugochukwu in the summer transfer window.
The midfielder joined the Blues from Rennes in 2023, signing a seven-year contract, but has only made 15 appearances in all competitions.
Ugochukwu enjoyed a positive loan spell with Southampton last season, despite the fact that the Saints were relegated back to the Championship, scoring once in 26 Premier League appearances.
Burnley reach Lesley Ugochukwu transfer ‘agreement’ with Chelsea
The 21-year-old is set to leave Stamford Bridge after Burnley “reached an agreement” with Chelsea to sign the player, according to The Athletic.
The south west London outfit have given Ugochukwu permission to travel for medical tests ahead of a permanent move to Turf Moor. Sky Sports News claim he will undergo a medical in the next 24-48 hours.
The France U21 international will sign a five-year contract with the Clarets to replace former captain Josh Brownhill, who left the club at the end of lasts eason following the expiry of his contract.
🚨 EXCL: Burnley reach agreement with Chelsea to sign Lesley Ugochukwu. 21yo set to travel for medical & complete permanent move from #CFC to #BurnleyFC on 5yr contract. France youth int’l significantly bolsters Scott Parker options at No6/8 @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/Fb7989bRIB
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 4, 2025
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Ugochukwu will be Burnley’s 11th signing of the summer as Scott Parker looks to build a team strong enough to avoid relegation. Kyle Walker Axel Tuanzebe, Jacob Bruun Larsen, Loum Tchaouna and Bashir Humphreys are among the players to have already arrived.
As is a yearly tradition at this stage, Chelsea are looking to trim their bloated squad before the new campaign gets underway. They are reportedly in talks with Borussia Dortmund about a deal for Carney Chukwuemeka, while RB Leipzig have enquired about Tyrique George. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, meanwhile, has been linked with both Everton and Fulham.
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