Gilmour to complete Chelsea move next week
According to Rangers SBNation site Got The Battle Fever On, Chelsea are set to complete the signing of Billy Gilmour next week.
The report claims that Gilmour will finalise his move to Stamford Bridge in the coming seven days as he looks to cross the border to England.
The 15-year-old is highly thought of in Scotland, and the report claims that Rangers made an offer to keep him at the club.
However, they were unable to keep him from the clutches of Chelsea, who have are now set to confirm the signing next week.
Chelsea are to pay £500k for Gilmour, with extra fees and clauses for future achievements and appearances also set to be included in the deal.
Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Arsenal were also said to be keen on a deal for the youngster, but it is Chelsea who have stolen a march on their rivals and will add him to their youth ranks.
Chelsea won the FA Youth Cup earlier this week, which could have swayed his decision.