Chelsea ‘to bid’ for Veiga as Blues attempt to shut in on Jackson and Caicedo

Jun 18, 2023 at 1:21 AM
Chelsea ‘to bid’ for Veiga as Blues attempt to shut in on Jackson and Caicedo

are in sizzling pursuit of  midfielder Moises Caicedo and Villarreal striker Nicolas Jackson. But the Blues are additionally reportedly eager on Celta Vigo’s versatile teen Gabri Veiga as they ramp up their summer season exercise.

The 21-year-old can play in a number of positions within the midfield and is snug as a central midfielder, attacking midfielder, and on each wings. According to The Guardian, Chelsea are anticipated to bid for the participant, who has a £34million launch clause and can also be a goal for Liverpool, within the coming days.

Chelsea stay in pole place to signal Caicedo after  had been claimed to have cooled their curiosity earlier this week. Negotiations with Brighton for the Ecuador worldwide will not be simple although because the Seagulls need not less than £100m for the midfielder, who loved a superb 2022-23 season.

No official supply has been made by the Blues as of but. Meanwhile, the Jackson deal is much extra superior.

Chelsea have agreed private phrases with the 21-year-old ahead and are contemplating whether or not to set off his £30m launch clause. Mauricio Pochettino is prioritising the signing of a brand new striker above all else this summer season however with just one full season of top-flight European soccer below his belt, Jackson is a dangerous decide.

Along with incoming transfers, there are anticipated to be numerous outgoings for the West Londoners this summer season. Chelsea should recoup funds after spending in extra of £600m on gamers since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital’s takeover in May 2021.

Among these anticipated to be on their means out of the door within the coming weeks are Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Kalidou Koulibaly, Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic, Edouard Mendy, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Callum Hudson-Odoi. Mason Mount may be a part of Manchester United.

Meanwhile, Conor Gallagher might additionally depart Stamford Bridge as a part of a swap deal for Caicedo. The Englishman is on Brighton’s summer season wishlist as is his team-mate Armando Broja.