Marcos Alonso due in London for Chelsea medical?

Chelsea have reportedly edged nearer to completing the signing of Marcos Alonso after it was claimed that the defender was due in London for a medical.

The former Sunderland full-back has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge over the past seven days, and it appears that the Blues are close to strengthening their backline with the acquisition of the 25-year-old.

According to Sky Sports News, Alonso has boarded a flight to England and it is alleged that he could begin a medical with the Premier League club as early as Tuesday night.

It has previously been suggested that Chelsea were prepared to pay £21.3m for Alonso, who began his career at Real Madrid.

In three years at Fiorentina, Alonso has scored five goals in 84 appearances in all competitions.