• Egypt international joins from Swiss club Basel
• Move could give go ahead for transfer of Juan Mata

Chelsea have announced the signing of winger Mohamed Salah from Basel.

The capture of the Egypt international, which is subject to him agreeing personal terms and passing a medical, could mean Juan Mata’s move to Manchester United will now go ahead.

A statement on chelseafc.com read: “Chelsea Football Club can confirm an agreement has been reached with FC Basel for the transfer of their 21-year-old attacking midfielder Mohamed Salah.

“The move is subject to the Egyptian international agreeing personal terms and completing a medical examination.”

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