Morientes set to seal deal

Morientes is reportedly set for a move to Stamford Bridge

Monaco's on-loan striker Fernando Morientes claims that a deal to join an unnamed club this summer is "90% done".

Morientes is believed to have agreed a move to Chelsea, although Arsenal are also rumoured to have made £17m bid.

"We are slowly coming to an agreement and we can say the deal is 90% done," said Morientes, who is still under contract with Real Madrid.

"I really like the idea of joining that club but finalising the contract could take longer than expected."

Morientes has been in superb form for Monaco, scoring two goals against Chelsea to help the French team reach the Champions League final.

And French newspaper L'Equipe reported on Thursday that Chelsea had won the battle for his signature.

Morientes has also been linked with Arsenal, but a Gunners spokesman said the club did not comment on transfer speculation.

The Spaniard, who turned down the chance to join Tottenham last year, has two years left on his contract with Real Madrid.

But he is keen to move after falling out of favour, with Raul and Ronaldo blocking his way to a first-team place at the Bernabeu.

Quoted in the Sun newspaper on Wednesday, the £8m-rated striker hinted that England could be his preferred destination.

"I'm proud that teams like Arsenal and Chelsea are interested," he said.

"If an offer comes from England then Real Madrid have to take the decision, but I would like to go there."

Morientes is a major doubt for the Champions League final after picking up an ankle injury against Rennes on Sunday.