Andrea Pirlo is just a signature away from becoming a Chelsea player after agreeing personal terms with the Premier League side.

According to Milan-based paper Il Giornale, the Italian international has been offered a four-year deal worth €6 million-per-season - the same amount he earns with the Rossoneri.

Roman Abramovich will also pay Milan between €18m and €20m for the player, who is dearly wanted by Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti.

A move has been propelled forward rapidly after the player's agent, Tulio Tinti, flew to London late on Friday night.

Tinti is in the capital to tie up the deal. Pirlo is then expected to fly to England on Monday morning, leaving his Milan team-mates behind at Milanello.

On Friday evening, Chelsea's press officer, Steve Atkins, claimed there was "nothing official" when asked about the speculation surrounding the Italian ace.

Despite the report from Il Giornale, neither Pirlo nor Milan have made a comment just yet.