Report: Chelsea agree to pay Juan Cuadrado release clause

Chelsea have reportedly agreed to meet the release clause of Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado.

The 26-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Blues throughout the January transfer window.

It now appears that a transfer could be close, with Sky Sport Italia reporting that Chelsea will offer £27.5m for the Colombian international.

Cuadrado is in his third season at Fiorentina, having joined the club from Udinese in 2012.