Chelsea and Brighton are continuing to hold talks over the potential transfer of Moises Caicedo, with the Blues reportedly willing to offer up to £80 million for the Ecuadorian midfielder.
Caicedo has been a target for Chelsea for some time, and the club’s interest has only intensified since the departure of Declan Rice to Arsenal. The 21-year-old is seen as a potential replacement for Rice, and he would bring a similar skillset to the Chelsea midfield.
Brighton are reluctant to sell Caicedo, but they are aware that they could face a bidding war for his signature. The Seagulls have already rejected a £60 million bid from Chelsea, but they are open to further negotiations if the Blues are willing to increase their offer.
It is unclear whether Chelsea will be willing to meet Brighton’s asking price of £100 million. However, the club is determined to sign Caicedo, and they are confident that they can reach an agreement with Brighton in the coming weeks.
Chelsea’s Plan B
If Chelsea are unable to sign Caicedo, they have a number of other targets in mind. The Blues are reportedly interested in Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, as well as Monaco’s Aurelien Tchouameni.
Lavia is a highly-rated young midfielder who has been compared to Declan Rice. He is strong in the tackle and has good passing ability. Tchouameni is another talented young midfielder who has been linked with a move to Chelsea. He is a dynamic player who is good at breaking up play and starting attacks.
Chelsea are likely to face competition from other clubs for both Lavia and Tchouameni. However, the Blues are confident that they can sign one of these midfielders in the coming months.
The Transfer Window is Still Open
The summer transfer window is still open for a few more weeks, so there is still plenty of time for Chelsea to sign their top targets. The Blues are determined to strengthen their squad this summer, and they are confident that they can add some quality players to their midfield.
