Chelsea have made the 21-year-old their key midfield goal this summer season, and are prepared to spend massive to land the younger Ecuadorian because the Seagulls slap a £100million price ticket on his head.
Standard Sport understands the Blues are assured that charge will drop as they proceed talks with Brighton.
Caicedo was additionally the topic of two rejected bids from Arsenal in January and, with Chelsea now the clear frontrunners for his signature, the midfielder had made clear he desires to maneuver to west London.
"It's a big team, that's true," Caicedo advised TC Deportes' journalist Maria Jose Flores.
“A really historic staff which I can not say no [to joining] as a result of it is a very massive, historic, lovely staff.
"The city as well is beautiful. It's got everything beautiful."
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Just final week Caicedo was requested about Chelsea's curiosity in him, and stated: "What guy wouldn't want them to be talking about him?
"I understand how to deal with it. I do not get carried away by feelings. I'm having fun with time with my household for now. There is stress, however I'm calm.
"I am waiting for whatever God decides. He willl know what is best for me."
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