Chelsea are preparing an improved bid for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo worth ยฃ80m plus add-ons.
Chelsea saw an offer in the region of ยฃ70m turned down by the Seagulls last week and are working on a new proposal for the Ecuador international.
Brighton are seeking an offer in comparison to Declan Rice’s ยฃ105m move from West Ham to Arsenal, with Roberto De Zerbi’s side valuing Caicedo at a similar level to the England midfielder.
Caicedo has made clear his desire to complete a move to Chelsea and has spoken publicly on a potential move. Personal terms are not expected to be an issue, though the two teams remain apart in their valuation of the 21-year-old.
The Daily Mail are reporting that Brighton had assured Caicedo he could move on this summer for a fee of around ยฃ70m after rejecting an offers for the midfielder in January, but Rice’s record move to Arsenal has prompted a rethink at the Amex Stadium.
Chelsea are desperate to conclude a deal for Caicedo after an exodus in midfield this summer, with Mateo Kovacic, N’Golo Kante, Mason Mount and Ruben Loftus-Cheek having all departed Stamford Bridge.
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