Liverpool winger Yossi Benayoun is set to make a surprise move to Premier League rivals Chelsea this summer after agreeing terms on a four-year contract, according to reports in his native Israel.
The Sport 5 website claims Benayoun, 30, is set to move to Stamford Bridge after the clubs agreed a fee in the region of £6million.
The Israeli international winger enjoyed a solid season with the Reds last year despite their disappointing campaign.
And it seems Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti is to bring him in as a like-for-like replacement for fellow wide-man Joe Cole, who has been allowed to leave on a free transfer.
Last month, former West Ham star Benayoun is said to have hinted at a move back to London by claiming Ancelotti 'wants me for next season'.
'Everything depends on Liverpool,' he is quoted as saying.
'Chelsea will have to pay some £6million but I believe that in the end I'll be moving there.'
Benayoun's future at Anfield has been under scrutiny since the departure of manager Rafa Benitez was confirmed earlier this month.
It remains to be seen if the tricky winger will be the first of many stars to leave the club this summer, with speculation also surrounding the futures of star striker Fernando Torres and club captain Steven Gerrard.
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