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Chelsea to wrap up Baba Rahman deal before Community Shield - sources

Chelsea expect to complete the signing of Augsburg left-back Abdul Baba Rahman before the Community Shield against Arsenal next month, club sources have told ESPN FC.

Rahman, 21, is Jose Mourinho's first choice to replace the outgoing Filipe Luis, who is set to return to Atletico Madrid for £11 million just a year after moving to Stamford Bridge.

Personal terms have already been agreed with the Ghanaian, whose young age underlines Mourinho's attempts to build for the longer term.

The coach also remains confident of buying Everton's John Stones, even if he has to wait until the end of the transfer window.

Chelsea feel they will eventually strike a deal that forces Everton's hand, although the fee could rise above £30 million.

Sources have also told ESPN FC that Mourinho would like to add more pace to his attack, having already contemplated a move for Pedro of Barcelona -- now heavily linked with Manchester United.

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