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Good news for Chelsea fans as club finally make a breakthrough in Moises Caicedo’s transfer
Report reaching the National Daily newspaper reveals that Chelsea have finally made a breakthrough during negotiations with Brighton for Moises Caicedo.
The Blues have previously suffered setbacks in their pursuit for the midfielder including an £80 million bid submitted last week.
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The Seagulls have remained adamant on a £100m transfer fee for the Ecuadorian – a figure which Chelsea have been reluctant to meet.
However, The Independent reports that Chelsea have ‘made progress’ during negotiations this week, with Brighton demanding a £90m fee up front.
Chelsea have been keen to bring Caicedo to bolster their midfield options
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.
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