Chelsea’s rebuild of their midfield will see them combine their move for Sporting’s Manuel Ugarte with an attempt to buy Brighton’s Moisés Caicedo.
Strengthening the midfield is a key focus for Mauricio Pochettino after his appointment as head coach. Chelsea are rivalling Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool to sign Ugarte, whose contract contains a £52m release clause, and their interest in Caicedo dates back to January.