The Cameroonian international, who can operate in defense and midfield, is set to pen a three-year deal after successfully passing a medical.

His deal will be completed once he obtains the work permit.

Geremi Geremi becomes Sam Allardyce's fourth summer signing after the arrivals of Mark Viduka, Joey Barton and David Rozehnal.

Since joining Chelsea in 2003 from Real Madrid, the 28-year-old failed to establish himself in the three-time English champions' squad and, consequently, was not granted a contract renewal with the Blues.