Town are in advanced talks with Arsenal regarding the loan signing of forward Reiss Nelson.
The Blues have been on the lookout for another attacker since the Armando Broja deal broke down yesterday.
Town and Chelsea revived talks regarding that move earlier today but, as reported yesterday, the Blues had made enquiries to other clubs regarding alternative signings.
As per Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Blues and Gunners are in advanced talks regarding a loan deal ahead of tonight’s 11pm deadline. Three other Premier League sides were also believed to be keen.
The 24-year-old, primarily a right-sided wideman but able to play on the left or as a number 10, came through the Arsenal academy and made his senior debut in 2017.
However, he has made 35 only starts - 10 in the Premier League, one last season - and 55 sub appearances for the North Londoners in total, scoring eight senior goals.
He spent 2018/19 on loan at Hoffenheim in Germany and 2021/22 at Feyenoord in the Netherlands.
Nelson, who was capped by England at U16, U17, U18, U19, U20 and U21 levels, made only one Premier League
Premier League clubs are allowed two domestic loans with Nelson set to take the second slot, Kalvin Phillips having become the first earlier in the summer.