Chelsea are in talks with Genk over the signing of Kevin de Bruyne, the Belgian club have confirmed.
De Bruyne, 20, has been on Chelsea's radar for some time and could be a Blues player by the end of the week after Genk director Dirk Degraen flew in to London for talks. If a deal is completed, it is anticipated the midfielder will be loaned back to the Belgian champions for the rest of the season.
"Dirk Degraen is in London and the expectation is that it (the transfer of De Bruyne) will be finished this week," a Genk spokesman said.
"The assumption is that Kevin de Bruyne will be transferred to Chelsea and then will finish the season (on loan) at Genk."
De Bruyne, predominantly a left-sided player, joined Genk at 14 and went on to make his full debut three years later.
He forced his way in the club's first team two years ago and helped the Belgian side win the domestic title last term.
De Bruyne made his international debut in 2010 and is seen as one of the brightest young prospects in the country.
He has already played twice against Chelsea for Genk in this season's Champions League group stage.
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Much as we need him now, I reckon loaning him back to his club will sharpen him even more in the stead of wasting him on the bench
why send him back on loan? That sounds funny not so?
why send him back on loan?
Why going back on loan? That boy is better than current Lampard, Malouda, Kalou, Mikel, Ferreira, Bosingwa. His passes are killing! It's time we let go of these old players that were good in the past and no longer good again and will not get better and let in the new blood. Continuous improvement
Good signing but why should he go back on loan? Chelsea should also sign Edin Hazard.
Thats a top signing Chelsea, been watching him on Youtube. Good vision and passing and takes a mean free kick.
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