Chelsea sign Drinkwater from Leicester City... Midfielder reunites with Kante

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Drinkwater from lieciester city in die minute..
The England international demanded for a transfer on Monday, in an attempt to force a move to Stamford Bridge, however the two clubs were all this while attempting to concur a transfer heading into due date day.

Chelsea's initial two offers worth £18million and £25m were dismissed as Leicester hoped to make in overabundance of £30m for the 27-year-old.

In any case, Chelsea's third offered - comprehended to be worth £27m, in addition to additional items which would take it past £30m - was effective, with Antonio Conte getting an additional midfielder in the wake of offering Nemanja Matic to Manchester United for £40m.

Drinkwater told Chelsea's website: "I’m delighted to be a Chelsea player and can’t wait to get started. It has been a long journey to get here but I am very happy and am looking forward to helping the club win more trophies."

The club's technical director, Michael Emenalo, added: "Danny is not only a Premier League winner but also has Champions League experience which will be invaluable for us this season.

"He is a typically combative English midfielder with a cultured passing technique and his arrival significantly strengthens our midfield options."