ON YOUR MARC Chelsea transfer news: Marcos Alonso set to fly into London as £24million fee with Fiorentina nears agreement

Fiorentina defender Marcos Alonso is set to join Chelsea in a £24m move this week

Ex-Bolton defender on verge of move to Stamford Bridge on transfer deadline day, MARCOS ALONSO is preparing to fly into London to finalise a move to Chelsea.

Antonio Conte targeted the former Bolton and Sunderland defender as he looks to strengthen his defensive options at Stamford Bridge.

An initial bid of £23m from Chelsea has been on the table for the past few days but now the Serie A club are ready to strike a deal after the Blues threw a further million on the table.

Marcos Alonso first played in the Premier League with Bolton

A formal agreement is in place, allowing the 25-year-old to complete his move to London on transfer deadline day. Alonso has already had two spells in the Premier League with Bolton and Sunderland, and did little to suggest he could play for a top club.

Marcos Alonso also spent a loan spell with Sunderland

But boss Conte has been impressed with the impact he has made in Italy with Fiorentina and believes he has developed into a top class defender. It is understood the player has already agreed personal terms with Chelsea and will jet over this evening for a medical.

Conte has been busy trying to add to his squad over the past week, with Michy Batshuayi and N'Golo Kante the only done deals so far this summer.

The Italian is also in the market for a midfielder and an attacker if possible, with Real Madrid's James Rodriguez being linked with a late move before the transfer window slams shut.