MADRID(AP)-- Real Madrid forward Robinho will reportedly soon complete his desired transfer to English club Chelsea.

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon is holding negotiations with Madrid officials in the Spanish capital and is set to agree a fee of close to €40 million (US$58.8 million) for the Brazilian, sports daily Marca reported Tuesday.
Chelsea, coached by Robinho's fellow Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari, is said to have offered Robinho a large increase on his current reported €2.1 million (US$3 million) annual salary.
Robinho, who is under contract until 2010, recently pleaded with Madrid to let him move to Stamford Bridge before the close of the European transfer window on Aug. 31.
The 24-year-old said his aim of becoming the best player in the world would not be fulfilled by staying at Madrid.