Moises Caicedo: Chelsea make move to sign Brighton star – sources
Chelsea have made contact with Brighton over a deal for Moises Caicedo, sources have told Football Insider.
The Seagulls are hoping for a bid of £70million plus a further £10m in add-ons to let go of their prized asset.
The 21-year-old still has four years remaining on his contract at the AMEX after penning an extension earlier this year following a failed January move to Arsenal.
Caicedo’s latest deal runs until 2027 and the club have the option to extend the deal by a further 12 months.
Both Chelsea and Arsenal have shared a long-term interest in the midfielder and are in the hunt for his signature this summer.
The Ecuador international has also attracted interest from fellow Premier League sides Liverpool and Man United, but it is the two London clubs leading the charge this summer.
Last week (5 June), Football Insider revealed that the Blues stepped up their interested in the Brighton star after a move for Sporting CP’s Manuel Ugarte fell through.
Ugarte was set to become the first signing of Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea reign but their move was reportedly hijacked by French giants Paris Saint-Germain at the eleventh hour.
Caicedo has been on the Londoners’ list for a long time and is believed to be keen on a move to Stamford Bridge this summer.
Caicedo made 43 appearances for Brighton across all competitions this season, netting one goal and offering up one assist in those outings.
In other news, AC Milan are advancing in talks to sign Chelsea star.