Kenyon - Robinho deal close

Chelsea confident over summer move for Brazilian

Last updated: 27th August 2008

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Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has confirmed that the club are confident of completing the signing of Robinho.

The Real Madrid forward has been a target of the Stamford Bridge outfit throughout the summer.

Luiz Felipe Scolari's side had already seen one bid for the Brazil international rejected by the Spanish giants, who appeared keen to hold on to the 24-year-old.

But Robinho's agent admitted on Tuesday that a deal was in the offing, and Kenyon has revealed that they are on the brink of an agreement.

The skilful forward is now expected to travel to London to discuss personal terms ahead of a proposed £28million switch.

Confident

Kenyon told Sky Sports News: "The Robinho one is continuing to rumble, we're ever-confident that will get done, but I think we've always said it will go to the wire.

"We keep moving it along and we hope that he would be coming to join us at Chelsea.

"Scolari identified two targets when we appointed him as manager. One was Deco and the other was Robinho. Everyone has seen the impact that Deco has had on the Premier League.

"I think the squad is capable of competing without Robinho but with him will give us an added dimension."

Villa

Kenyon was also quick to categorically dismiss speculation linking Spain international David Villa with a move to Stamford Bridge from Valencia.

He added: "Absolutely not. I'm sure if he is going to move it won't be to Chelsea."