Chelsea are continuing direct conversations with Brighton over the potential transfer of Moises Caicedo, claims Fabrizio Romano. This is despite their manager Roberto de Zerbi indicating that he wants the midfielder to continue with the Seagulls for the 2023/24 season.
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Chelsea Remain Locked in Talks for Moises Caicedo
What Did De Zerbi Say About Moises Caicedo Links to Chelsea?
The London giants have been pushing hard to sign the Ecuador international and reportedly had a £70 million offer rejected by Brighton recently, as they are seeking a £100 million fee to sell the midfielder this summer.
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Amid this, De Zerbi hinted that he envisions starting the Premier League season with Caicedo in his team, saying: “We didn’t speak about the next transfer market window and for me, he is a player like the others. OK, we are Brighton and I can understand we have to sell any player at the end of the season like Mac Allister. But at the moment, I have not received news that Caicedo can leave tomorrow or in the next week. I start the next season with Caicedo in my head in the first 11, for sure.”
After this, he also took a bit of a dig at Chelsea for not being able to offer European football next season, adding: “We have to substitute him with a great player because this year we play in the Europa League, unlike Chelsea.”
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Chelsea Stance on Caicedo After Bid Rejected
Chelsea continue to hold conversations with Brighton, which will continue in the upcoming days. The Blues continue to work on this deal but are trying to understand what kind of bid it’ll take for them to sign Caicedo after having their recent offer snubbed.
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It’s also stated that the London heavyweights remain insistent that Levi Colwill is not for sale amid Brighton’s reported desire to sign him. Caicedo, who was hailed as “outstanding” in his side’s 3-0 win over Arsenal in the Premier League last season, remains a key target for Chelsea.
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