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Chelsea to finalise deal for Ajax midfielder in the coming weeks
CHELSEA are on the verge of completing a deal for Ajax midfielder Juan Familia Castillo, according to reports.
Juan Familia Castillo (right) is set to join Chelsea
The Dutch youngster was on Manchester United’s radar earlier in the season.
United were thought to have held talks in November for the 16-year-old before Guus Hiddink swooped.
And according to the Daily Mail, a deal for Castillo appears to be imminent.
The Holland U16 captain is versatile as he can play in central midfield or on the left.
Meanwhile, Chelsea midfielder Charly Musonda is hoping to extend his loan deal at Spanish club Real Betis.
The Belgium U21 international joined Betis on a six-month deal with the option of an extra season in January.
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Real Betis president Angel Haro confirmed: "There are interesting players that we are trying to keep, for example Musonda, for which we have already spoken with Chelsea and there is optimism."
Chelsea, who are 10th in the table, face Bournemouth away in their next Premier League game on Saturday (3pm).
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