Chelsea ‘close in on stunning £170m TRIPLE transfer after breakthrough in talks’ and could have trio for Liverpool clash
CHELSEA are closing in on a sensational triple swoop for Moises Caicedo, Tyler Adams and Romeo Lavia, according to reports.
The Blues could be set to rejuvenate their midfield with three deals lined up worth a combined £170million.
Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Caicedo from Brighton in a deal that could be worth a reported £100m.
Talks are understood to have progressed this week, claim
Caicedo is Mauricio Pochettino's top midfielder target and the club want to pay £80m, but the Seagulls are holding out for £20m more.
The 21-year-old wants the transfer and is pushing for a move to Stamford Bridge.
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Adams, 24, could follow from Leeds for £20m.
The American has a release clause in his contract after the Whites were relegated last season, which the West Londoners are set to trigger.
And Lavia could join from Southampton after Chelsea submitted a £48m offer as they look to hijack Liverpool's interest.
The Reds have been chasing the Belgian all summer and have reportedly had three bids turned down by the Saints.
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Their latest rejected proposal was valued at £45m.
The Championship side want £50m for the 19-year-old.
Chelsea currently only have two senior central-midfield options in Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez.
Youngster Cesare Casadei will supposedly head out on loan to Leicester, leaving the club in desperate need to bolster their options.
Chelsea welcome Liverpool in their Premier League opener on Sunday and hope to have at least some of trio Caicedo, Adams and Lavia purchased in time for the game.
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