Good news for Chelsea fans as club finally make a breakthrough in Moises Caicedo’s transfer 

The report claims that there has been ‘some breakthrough on the structure of a potential deal’ but Chelsea’s proposal will need to be in excess of £90m in order to convince Brighton to sell.

Chelsea are aiming to complete a deal for Caicedo before their Premier League opener against Liverpool on Sunday.

Caicedo was absent for Brighton’s 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday due to a hamstring injury and also missed Monday’s training session in an apparent move to force a transfer.

Chelsea, meanwhile, have entered the race with Liverpool to sign Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.

Liverpool have made the 19-year-old one of their priority targets for the summer transfer window but their latest offer of £45m was turned down by Southampton this week.

Chelsea have now beaten Liverpool’s proposal by submitting a £48m bid to Southampton on Wednesday evening.

Southampton have been holding out for a £50m fee for the 19-year-old, who they signed in a £14m deal from Manchester City last year.