Moises Caicedo set for medical as Chelsea shut in on spectacular £170m double deal
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oises Caicedo is because of have a medical in London as we speak earlier than finalising his £115million British report switch to Chelsea.
Chelsea have seen off curiosity within the 21-year-old midfielder from Liverpool after agreeing to pay Brighton £100m up entrance, plus £15m in potential add-ons.
Caicedo has agreed an eight-year contract with the choice of an extra season and the Ecuador worldwide might make his debut away at West Ham on Sunday.
Chelsea are additionally in superior talks over a £55m transfer for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.
Their deal for Caicedo has left Liverpool livid after the Merseyside membership got encouragement by his entourage to rival Chelsea for his signature.
Liverpool had a £110m supply accepted by Brighton however Caicedo rejected a change to Anfield and made it clear he needed to maneuver to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea, who drew 1-1 with Liverpool yesterday, plan to pair Caicedo in midfield with their £107m January signing Enzo Fernandez. It means Mauricio Pochettino could have the 2 costliest gamers in British soccer historical past on the coronary heart of his group.
The Blues are additionally near agreeing private phrases with Crystal Palace ahead Michael Olise and hope to safe a deal value round £45m for the 21-year-old.
They have additionally tied up a £17m take care of Santos for 18-year-old striker Deivid Washington, who will the transfer on mortgage to Todd Boehly’s new membership Strasbourg in France.
Chelsea may also start their seek for a brand new goalkeeper after agreeing to let Kepa Arrizabalaga be part of Real Madrid on mortgage.