Chelsea Sets Sights on Securing South American Midfielder Targeted by Mauricio Pochettino Prior to Liverpool Clash
In an endeavor reported by the Independent through Metro, Chelsea is actively pursuing the signature of Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo from Brighton, with the intention of finalizing the deal before their upcoming Premier League match against Liverpool this weekend.
Caicedo’s absence during Brighton’s recent 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano, attributed to a hamstring injury, has fueled speculation around his potential transfer. Furthermore, his non-participation in Monday’s training session is seen as a calculated move to expedite the transfer process.
The report also indicates that Chelsea has made significant headway in negotiations throughout the week. Brighton, however, has set an initial upfront fee demand of £90 million. While some progress has been made in terms of structuring a potential agreement, Chelsea’s offer will need to exceed the £90 million mark to sway Brighton into considering the sale.