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Chelsea striker Martell Taylor-Crossdale closes in on Hoffenheim move

Martell Taylor-Crossdale in action for Chelsea U21s
Image: Martell Taylor-Crossdale is set for a move to Bundesliga side Hoffenheim

Chelsea striker Martell Taylor-Crossdale has flown to Germany for a medical ahead of a permanent move to Hoffenheim.

The 19-year-old was top scorer in the U18 Premier League in 2017 and has scored goals for England from U16 through to U20 level.

Taylor-Crossdale was also a member of the England U18 team that lifted the Toulon Tournament trophy in 2017.

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Tammy Abraham is hoping to get a chance to prove himself at Chelsea next season after a successful loan spell at Aston Villa last season

Sky Sports News understands Chelsea made an initial offer to keep him, before it was agreed he could leave the club on a free transfer.

Hoffenheim finished ninth in the Bundesliga last season.

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