CHELSEA have agreed a deal to sign Leeds midfielder Tyler Adams.

The Blues have met the £20million release clause in the American’s contract, with the 24-year-old set to have a medical in London on Thursday.

Tyler Adams made 24 appearances for Leeds last seasonCredit: Getty

Adams is expected to sign a five-year deal with the club.

Mauricio Pochettino wants midfield recruits this summer having cleared out a number of players.

N’Golo Kante, Ruben Loftus Cheek and Mateo Kovacic have all left Stamford Bridge during this window, while Conor Gallagher could still move.

Gallagher would prefer to stay at Chelsea but is a target for both West Ham and Tottenham.

The Blues are also pursuing deals for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia and Brighton’s Moises Caicedo – but face competition from Liverpool on both.

Adams only joined Leeds from RB Leipzig in a £20million deal last summer.

The USA international made 24 appearances as Leeds were relegated to the Championship – but missed a large section of the campaign through injury.

Adams was not involved in Leeds’ Championship opener against Cardiff last weekend.

Romeo Lavia has attracted plenty of interestCredit: Getty

Moises Caicedo remains on Chelsea’s wishlistCredit: Getty

But he was in attendance at Elland Road and was spotted chatting to Leeds youngster Archie Gray at half-time.

Chelsea have so far made six first-team signings this summer.

French stars Christopher Nkunku, Axel Disasi and Lesley Ogochukwu have arrived from RB Leipzig, AS Monaco and Rennes respectively.

While striker Nicolas Jackson, winger Angelo and goalkeeper Robert Sanchez have also been brought in.

Adams was spotted chatting to Archie Gray as Leeds took on CardiffCredit: Rex