Fabrizio Romano has given an exciting update on Chelsea’s pursuit of Moises Caicedo.
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Moises Caicedo Pushing for Chelsea Transfer
Crucial, final day ahead. Caicedo also tonight has been clear with Brighton as he was with Liverpool around lunch time: he wants to be sold to Chelsea. 🔵🇪🇨
Official bid to follow, won’t be less than £110m. https://t.co/ZI3vVS3QDx
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 11, 2023
What Did Caicedo Tell Brighton?
Romano claims that Caicedo has been quite stern with his message to Brighton and has told them he wants to join Chelsea immediately after being involved in an ongoing battle for his signature between the London side and Liverpool.
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It’s added that Pochettino’s side are expected to make a new bid to sign the 21-year-old and that it will not be less than £110 million. This comes after it was reported that Liverpool had a bid of £110 million accepted by the Seagulls, only for the young midfielder to reject them as he’s keen on a move to Stamford Bridge.
Caicedo refused to travel to Liverpool for his medicals and turned them down even after Jurgen Klopp confirmed the agreement to sign him. Romano claims that the Blues remain confident of their chances to get this deal done quickly so that the 21-year-old can join up with their squad soon, with personal terms already agreed between Chelsea and the Ecuadorian international.
What Else Are Chelsea Working On?
As they aim to get the Caicedo deal over the line, the Blues are also working on other deals. They are reported to be stepping up their interest to sign Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise to add more depth to their attack after the unfortunate injury to Christopher Nkunku.
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga looks set to join Real Madrid after the London side signed Robert Sanchez from Brighton.
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Caicedo, who has been hailed as a “monster” for his playing style, can be a perfect fit for Chelsea. The 21-year-old is an ideal successor to the departed N’Golo Kante and possesses a similar playing style as him. Indeed, the Ecuadorian is a highly-energetic midfielder who loves to press opponents swiftly and thrives in winning back the ball in vital areas, before moving it forward swiftly. His arrival could free Enzo Fernandez to play a more advanced role in helping create chances or find empty spaces for their forwards to pounce on.
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