Chelsea are reportedly willing to go ahead with their interest in Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams this week, having contacted his representatives over a move to Stamford Bridge.
Leeds’ summer window from hereon is likely going to be dictated by which players stay put at Elland Road and which players end up leaving the club before the deadline.
Of those that look likely to be subject to speculation in the coming days, Tyler Adams is the one that seems the most likely to leave Leeds.
Tyler Adams to Chelsea?
The Athletic revealed on Monday that Chelsea are set to step up their interest in Leeds midfielder Adams, aa they aim for more depth in that area under Mauricio Pochettino.
A release clause is present in Adams’ contract at Leeds following relegation from the Premier League, standing at £20million.
Fabrizio Romano added to this, sharing that the Blues have already been in touch with Adams’ camp over a move to Stamford Bridge this week.
What’s the latest?
CBS journalist Ben Jacobs has now reported that Chelsea are indeed happy to pursue Adams as their next midfield signing.
However, the release clause might not be their route to getting a bid accepted, as he claims that Chelsea may look at an alternative structure:
“Chelsea happy to proceed with Tyler Adams, who is open to the move. More now a decision as to whether they pay the £20m release clause or try for a different structure.”
The only way that a different structure is acceptable for Leeds is if Chelsea are offering us a player on top of an eight-figure fee.
If we could bring in a young midfielder on loan, while having £18million in, then that could be a smart move for us, killing two birds with one stone.
However, I’m sure the club will want to maximise the fee that we get for Adams, because the chances of us getting a better deal through a different structure is low.
