Tyler Adams to undergo Chelsea medical ahead of £20m transfer and potential debut vs Liverpool
The 24-year-old is expected to undergo his medical at Stamford Bridge on Thursday and could be available to face Liverpool on Sunday.
The Blues have a broad agreement in place over personal terms for the USA international having exploited a release clause that became active following Leeds’s relegation to the Championship.
Chelsea have been extremely busy trying to add midfielders for Mauricio Pochettino having made a £48m bid for Southampton’s Romeo Lavia late last night.
The Saints have neither accepted nor rejected the bid for their 19-year-old midfielder as they mull over competition from Liverpool.
Chelsea have also made significant progress in their efforts to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton but must now also contend with the Reds’ rival interest.
Liverpool are weighing up a bid despite Chelsea advancing in talks over a broad payment structure for the Ecuadorian, which will come close to his £100m price tag.
Conor Gallagher could make way for the spate of midfielder signings having been the subject of a £40m bid from West Ham a fortnight ago.
Chelsea are ready to cash in on the £45m-valued homegrown midfielder this summer and have invited offers from Premier League rivals.
Tottenham are monitoring the situation and could yet enter the race for the 23-year-old, who has attempted to fight for his Blues future in recent weeks.
Lewis Hall is also set to join Crystal Palace on a season-long loan, while Cesare Casadei will sign for Leicester on loan as Chelsea clear space for the new signings in Pochettino’s squad.
