Chelsea confirm signing of Lukaku

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Chelsea confirmed they had reached an agreement to sign teenage striker Romelu Lukaku from Anderlecht, while Yury Zhirkov's departure from Stamford Bridge was also sealed.

The Blues have been in pursuit of the 18-year-old Brussels-born forward all summer but are now poised to complete a deal, subject to the player passing a medical and agreeing personal terms.

While Lukaku is poised to become Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas' third signing, the Portuguese has allowed Zhirkov to return to Russia, with Premier Liga side Anzhi Makhachkala tonight confirming the player had signed a four-year contract.

Chelsea released a statement this evening regarding the Lukaku deal which read: "An agreement has been reached with Anderlecht for the transfer to Chelsea of striker Romelu Lukaku.

"The move is now subject to the player passing a medical and agreeing personal terms," Chelsea official announced.