Chelsea are attempting to signal Moises Caicedo forward of Sunday's match in opposition to Liverpool in order that he may be introduced at Stamford Bridge, in response to stories. Both golf equipment are mentioned to be preventing to land Caicedo, who has established himself as one of many division's best midfielders in recent times.

Brighton are solely keen to promote Caicedo for a premium charge, which has led to a bidding warfare between Chelsea and Liverpool over the previous few days. The west Londoners have already seen at the least two bids rejected by the Seagulls, whereas Liverpool have reportedly launched a late try and hijack the deal by making an excellent larger supply.

Chelsea nonetheless seem like assured of profitable the race to land the 21-year-old, a lot in order that Stamford Bridge chiefs are hoping for the transfer to be finished earlier than this weekend. They are pushing with their 'dream' to unveil Caicedo as a brand new Chelsea participant in entrance of a packed-out stadium once they face Liverpool, in response to Fabrizio Romano.

It can be mentioned that Brighton are merely ready to promote to the very best bidder, which means that Chelsea's hopes aren't but over despite Liverpool's try and steal the deal for themselves. Both golf equipment are determined to strengthen in the midst of the park, with the Reds out there to interchange Jordan Henderson and Fabinho after their strikes to Saudi Arabia.

Chelsea additionally discover themselves brief on midfield choices following the exits of N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic and Caicedo has been their prime goal all summer time. He has made it clear that he desires to affix the Blues, in response to The Telegraph, which might stand them in good stead to beat Liverpool to his signature.

However, if Chelsea are reluctant to match Liverpool's newest bid then it might derail their efforts so as to add Caicedo to their midfield ranks. It stays to be seen how the scenario will find yourself taking part in out, however it appears as if the battle to signal Brighton's prized asset would possibly nonetheless have just a few twists and turns to return over the subsequent few days.

The Seagulls are reportedly demanding upwards of £100million to make a deal work, with chief govt Paul Barber having admitted that his choice can be for Caicedo to remain on the Amex Stadium for at the least one other season.

"He’s probably one of the best midfield players in the world already at his age and we’ve had a fantastic time working with him," Barber instructed Sky Sports earlier this week. "We want it to continue, we’ve got him under a long contract. We’re also realistic to know there is interest in him.

"As a younger man, that curiosity is inevitably going to have an effect in your thought course of and unsettle you slightly bit. We perceive that, however for now he’s a Brighton participant, he’s underneath contract. We anticipate him to work laborious, put together for the brand new season and we’ll see what occurs because the window goes on."

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