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Lesley Ugochukwu is expected to make a loan move this summer after a good pre-season with Chelsea Southampton are in talks to sign Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu on loan. The 20-year-old is highly rated at Stamford Bridge and had an impressive pre-season campaign in which he scored against Inter Milan and Wrexham. But the Blues have an oversized squad and believe Ugochukwu's development is best served on loan in the Premier League. Ugochukwu joined Chelsea last season in a £23. 2million deal from Rennes but played just 15 times in an injury-hit campaign. He has represented France at under-21 level. Southampton would have to complete the signing of Ugochukwu before 12: 00 BST on Friday to include him in their matchday squad for their opening Premier League fixture at Newcastle on Saturday. Premier League predictions: Who will finish where in 2024-25? New rules, new faces - the Premier League is back Arsenal in talks with Sociedad over midfielder Merino Presenter Woods received death threats after Olympics boxing comment Chloe Ayling was the victim no-one believed The unbelievable true story of Chloe's kidnapping and the media frenzy that followed Can a werewolf, a vampire and a ghost live together? Comedy-drama starring Aidan Turner, Russell Tovey and Lenora Crichlow A dark web of secrets is about to be untangled Watch every episode of the tense thriller starring Jenna Coleman The story of Manchester United's legendary Busby Babes. Video The story of Manchester United's legendary Busby Babes Starring David Tennant as Jimmy Murphy and Dougray Scott as Matt Busby New rules, new faces - the Premier League is back A trophy, a goal and 'no limit' - Madrid's Mbappe era begins Premier League predictions 2024-25: BBC Sport pundits pick their top four Premier League predictions: Who will finish where in 2024-25? Could there be an NFL Dream Team at LA 2028? Will De Ligt finally settle down at Man Utd? 'This is how I'll pick my side' - Deeney takes on Team of the Week duty Who will win the Premier League Golden Boot? 'Race across the north' - The Hundred edition. Video'Race across the north' - The Hundred edition Ten new players to watch in the Premier League The rise and fall of North Korea - the sleeping giant of women's football Remarkable images from the Paris Olympics Watch the BBC's Paris 2024 closing montage. Video Watch the BBC's Paris 2024 closing montage How did Team GB win their Olympic medals? Paris Olympics: The best stats from the 2024 Games Academy stars & signings - who are the youngsters to watch? Ten viral moments from the Paris Olympics The key moments in Newcastle's uncertain summer The key questions for sport after boxing eligibility row Denise Lewis' best moments on the BBC. Video Denise Lewis' best moments on the BBC © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.