Chelsea finalizes seven-year deal with Shumaira Mheuka ahead of loan

Chelsea is set to finalize a seven-year contract with 18-year-old striker Shumaira Mheuka, according to reports. Mheuka is expected to choose a loan destination following interest from several Championship and European clubs. He was the top scorer in the recent Premier League 2 campaign, netting 20 goals in 21 appearances, and also served as captain of the Under-21 squad. This move comes as Chelsea has a surplus of senior strikers, necessitating a temporary departure for the highly-rated academy product. Mheuka has been training with the first team this summer despite being left out of the pre-season tour squad as talks progressed.

• 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea to agree new seven-year contract with Shumaira Mheuka ahead of loan move