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Chelsea to set new transfer record by signing Alex Sandro and Tiemoue Bakayoko

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Chelsea are poised to make Alex Sandro the world’s most expensive defender this week as they launch a £100million double deal.

The Blues are on the verge of agreeing a fee with Juventus for Brazil left-back Sandro, after making an improved offer worth just over £61m.

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