Chelsea strike £25m Brighton transfer agreement as medical scheduled

Chelsea are set to sign Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez (Image: Getty) Chelsea have agreed a £25million deal with Brighton for Spanish goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. The 25-year-old shot-stopper is due to undergo a medical at Stamford Bridge in the coming days and he will become the club’s seventh summer signing for Mauricio Pochettino. Sanchez has wanted out of Brighton since he lost his place in the side to Jason Steele at the back end of last season. The goalkeeper was unhappy with Roberto De Zerbi’s decision and was frozen out of the squad after refusing to travel to matches against Arsenal and Newcastle during the Premier League run-in. Now Chelsea have pounced following the sale of Edouard Mendy to Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia. Sanchez will join for an initial £20m plus £5m in potential bonuses. MORE TO FOLLOW We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. For the latest news and breaking news visit:  express.co.uk/sport/football . Stay up to date with all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @dexpress_sport – the official Daily Express &  Express.co.uk  Twitter account – providing real news in real time. We’re also on Facebook @dailyexpresssport – offering your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day to like, comment and share from the Daily Express, Sunday Express and  Express.co.uk .