A REPORT in France claims Chelsea have already agreed terms with Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise.
The 21-year-old has been strongly linked with the Blues and champions Manchester City over the past month.
According to RMC Sport it is the Londoners who are now in pole position to land the highly-rated France U21 international, who has a £35million release clause in his current deal at Selhurst Park.
Chelsea initially offered £26m, which falls some way short of the required sum to force Palace’s hand.
However, RMC Sport say personal terms have already been thrashed out with Olise’s representatives and the youngster is keen to sign for Mauricio Pochettino’s side despite being currently injured.
Olise is just one name currently being linked with an August move to Stamford Bridge with the Mail Online suggesting Pochettino wants at least four new players before the window shuts.
Moises Caicedo remains a firm target despite Brighton so far standing firm on their insistence of a £105m valuation for their Ecuadorian star.
Chelsea reportedly had an £80m bid knocked back last week and it doesn’t sound like the Seagulls are likely to backdown anytime soon.
Brighton chief executive Paul Barber made it clear yesterday Caicedo still has a big role to play on the south coast.
“We’re looking forward to Moises starting the season with us, he’s a Brighton player under a long-term contract,” he said.
“He’s probably one of the most exciting midfield players in the world at the moment and we’re delighted to have him.”
American international captain Tyler Adams is another midfielder being linked with Chelsea.
Adams only joined Leeds United for £20m last summer from RB Leipzig but is believed to have a relegation clause in his contract, alerting Chelsea to what could be a relatively straightforward deal to complete.
The Blues are still being linked with Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic in a potential deal which could see Romelu Lukaku head the other way to Juventus, although the Guardian claim Poch has little interest in Vlahovic.
