Gael Kakuta on verge of Fulham loan switch

Kakuta has struggled to push into the first team (GETTY IMAGES)

Gael Kakuta was today close to leaving Chelsea on loan after arriving at Fulham for a medical.

Fellow youngster Patrick van Aanholt was also set to be allowed to move on a temporary transfer, with Leicester a possible destination.

Cottagers boss Mark Hughes last week revealed his interest in 19-year-old winger Kakuta, who last month signed a new four-and-a-half-year contract at Chelsea.