Chelsea is hoping to win the race for the signature Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo valued at over £80million.
According to Sportsmail, the Blues have held several talks with the 21-year-old midfielder, and he has indicated interest that he wants to join the club this summer.
Caicedo was a transfer target of Arsenal in January and was keen on joining the Gunners, even attempting to force a move. But Brighton stood firm and refused to sell to Mikel Arteta’s side.
Caicedo stayed put and, in a surprise twist, signed a new deal at the Amex Stadium. The new deal reportedly had a condition that would allow the Ecuadorian to leave, meaning that interested clubs could buy him if they are able to agree on personal terms and meet Brighton’s valuation.
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According to the latest reports, Chelsea is hopeful of pricing him away from the Amex Stadium ahead of Arsenal and Manchester United, who are also reportedly keen on his signature.
A fee has not been agreed yet, but with the player preferring a move to Stamford Bridge, there is optimism that a deal will get done.
Brighton, who qualified for the Europa League, have already sold Caicedo’s regular midfield partner Alexis Mac Allister to Liverpool for £35m this summer.
