Reports from my source say that the Portuguese midfielder has been in London all day and is putting the final touches to a deal which will see him move out of Spain and to London.
The Chelsea future of England star Frank Lampard is now in serious doubt as many believe the 20 plus goals a season hero will take his skills to Italy and be rejoined with Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan.
Deco was the star performer for Portugal in Euro 2008 and was on Mourinho's hitlist of players last summer.