Chelsea trigger release clause for Leeds United star with £20m star already having medical at training ground

Chelsea have triggered the release clause of the United States captain with the midfielder already undergoing medical ahead of the move this week.

Chelsea have been short in midfield following the exits of Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount and N’Golo Kante. Kovacic went to Manchester City, while Mount went across the street to him at Manchester United.

Kante was supposed to sign a new deal but the rise of the deals from Saudi Arabia meant he made a U-turn and took the money leaving Chelsea with work to do to build a good team.

The signing of 24-year-old Adams who is the captain of the USMNT is expected to kickstart a busy week for the Blues who have seen offers for Moises Caicedo knocked back by Brighton in the last two months.

Liverpool have attempted to pile up the pressure by also entering in the chase for the Ecuador international who is widely regarded by many as one of the best midfielders in the league.

Tyler, sources say is currently undergoing his medical and should be a Chelsea player by the time they play Liverpool in what is their first game of the 2023/2024 season.

This week has been significant for Chelsea who have also named Academy graduate Reece James who only made his professional debut in 2017 as the club’s captain marking a new era.

The Blues has also made an attempt to jump ahead of Liverpool by making an offer of £48million for Romeo Lavia at Southampton.