Chelsea seal swoop for Wigan's Victor Moses - NEWS.com.au

Former Wigan Athletic player Victor Moses celebrates after putting the ball past the keeper  against Newcastle. Source: AP

CHELSEA has finally got their hands on Wigan forward Victor Moses after the Nigeria international passed a medical and agreed personal terms with the European champions.

The Blues had four bids for Moses rejected by Wigan chairman Dave Whelan during the course of a fractious transfer saga that had lasted since the end of last English Premier League season.

Whelan had infuriated Chelsea by speaking publicly about the negotiations in a bid to drive up the price.

But Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo got his man at the fifth attempt after Wigan confirmed on Thursday that they had accepted an improved offer for the 21-year-old.

``Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Victor Moses from Wigan Athletic,'' a statement on the club's website confirmed.

Chelsea didn't announce the length of the contract for Moses, who joined Wigan from Crystal Palace in 2010 and rose to prominence after a series of impressive displays for the Latics last season.

Moses, who scored eight times in 74 league appearances for Wigan, caught the eye again in the Latics' 2-0 defeat against Chelsea in the Premier League last weekend.

While he clearly has vast potential, Moses will have to raise his game to an even higher level at Stamford Bridge, where he will compete with the likes of Eden Hazard, Juan Mata, Daniel Sturridge and Marko Marin for a place in Di Matteo's starting line-up.