USA LEGEND Alexi Lalas produced a stunningly bizarre reaction after being told that compatriot Tyler Adams was closing in on a move to Bournemouth instead of Chelsea.
The Blues had triggered the American midfielder’s £20million release clause as they looked to strengthen their squad this week.
But they dropped their pursuit after signing Moises Caicedo for a Premier League record £115million.
And they have also agreed a £50m move for Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, who like Caicedo rejected Liverpool for West London.
We then revealed that Adams, 24, was still on the verge of a return to the Premier League from the Championship as Bournemouth matched his release clause.