Chelsea are reportedly preparing an improved second bid to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo this summer, after the Seagulls rejected their opening offer of £60m. The Blues are believed to be close to agreeing personal terms with the player, who impressed for Brighton last season as they qualified for the Europa League with a sixth-placed finish in the Premier League. While Arsenal and Manchester United were also linked with the Ecuador international, Arsenal pulled out of the race to prioritise a move for Declan Rice, while Manchester City are growing confident of securing Rice’s signature, meaning Arsenal could now miss out on both players.
Heading 1: Chelsea set to launch improved second bid for Moises Caicedo
Chelsea are reportedly set to launch an improved second bid to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo this summer, after the Seagulls rejected their opening offer of £60m. The Blues are believed to be close to agreeing personal terms with the player, who impressed for Brighton last season as they qualified for the Europa League with a sixth-placed finish in the Premier League.
Heading 2: Brighton want Chelsea to pay whatever Declan Rice sells for
Brighton have reportedly rejected Chelsea’s opening offer of £60m for Moises Caicedo, and want the Blues to pay whatever Declan Rice sells for this summer, likely to be around £100m. However, it is thought that £80m could be enough to convince them as Chelsea prepare their second offer for the player.
Heading 3: Caicedo has reportedly decided on a move to Stamford Bridge
Moises Caicedo has reportedly decided on a move to Stamford Bridge, and ‘final negotiations’ are underway as Chelsea and Brighton look to agree on a fee. As Chelsea get closer to securing a deal for Caicedo, it is undoubtedly a blow to Arsenal and Manchester United.
Heading 4: Arsenal pulls out of race to prioritise move for Declan Rice
While Arsenal and Manchester United were also linked with Moises Caicedo, Arsenal pulled out of the race to prioritise a move for Declan Rice. However, Manchester City are growing confident of securing Rice’s signature, meaning Arsenal could now miss out on both players.
Heading 5: Manchester United hoping to enter race for Caicedo
Manchester United were hoping to enter the race for Moises Caicedo in case a deal for Mason Mount fell through. The Red Devils have set a deadline for the deal to sign Mount to be completed after they saw two bids rejected.
In conclusion, Chelsea are reportedly set to launch an improved second bid for Moises Caicedo, after Brighton rejected their opening offer of £60m. While Arsenal and Manchester United were also linked with the player, Arsenal pulled out of the race to prioritise a move for Declan Rice, while Manchester City are growing confident of securing Rice’s signature, meaning Arsenal could now miss out on both players. Manchester United were hoping to enter the race for Caicedo in case a deal for Mason Mount fell through, but have set a deadline for the deal to be completed after two rejected bids.