Chelsea are on the brink of signing Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21, in deal worth £115m as the Ecuador international prepares to snub Liverpool.

Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal for Southampton's 19-year-old midfielder Romeo Lavia as they try to sign both the Belgian and Moises Caicedo.

Chelsea are ready to increase their offer for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo after Liverpool had a £111m bid for the 21-year-old Ecuador international accepted.

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21, from Brighton and keen to finalise a deal in time for him to face Liverpool on Sunday.

Chelsea are set to move for Leeds United's USA midfielder Tyler Adams, 24, and are intent on signing Brighton's Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21, before the start of the season.