Malouda a Blue today

Chelsea have finally agreed to terms with Lyon for French International Florent Malouda.

Malouda who will have a medical in London today before signing a contract.

The fee is undisclosed but Malouda but the rumoured fee is 13.5m pounds. Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas confirmed the news a Lyon friendly with Lille last night.

Mourinho's team seems more or less set now, with Malouda joining Steve Sidwell, Claudio Pizarro and Tal Ben Haim. Once Malouda signs his contract, he will fly to Los Angeles to join the team on their pre-season tour of the United States. Chelsea will play three games including a run in with David Beckham's new club, the LA Galaxy.

27 year old Malouda says former team mate Didier Drogba was influential in bringing the deal to fruition. Drogba and Malouda were teammates at Guingamp.

Malouda plays on the left and I think will do really well at Chelsea where his low-flash, direct style suits the interests of Jose Mourinho and company. Malouda is also physically strong, something that has been lacking with Robben and Wright-Phillips on the wing.

For Lyon, yet another profit, 4.5m purchase in 2003, and 13.5 in the sale: more and more evidence of the shrewd choice of players at Lyon and the club’s quality in attracting talent.