Moises Caicedo is expected to move to Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea despite interest from Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, according to a report.
The Athletic has reported that Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo is “expected to join Chelsea” in the summer transfer window.
The publication made the claim while discussing Liverpool’s interest in the 21-year-old Ecuador international midfielder.
The Merseyside club are on the hunt for a replacement for Fabinho.
The Brazil international defensive midfielder is on the verge of moving to Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia for £40 million.
The Athletic has reported that although Liverpool like Caicedo, the 21-year-old “is not viewed as a serious option with the Brighton midfielder expected to join Chelsea”.
Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo likely to join Chelsea
We believe that Moises Caicedo will end up a Chelsea player in the coming days and weeks.
Italian journalist Rudy Galetti has reported on Twitter that Chelsea and Brighton are essentially just £10 million away from finding a deal.
The youngster, who, according to former Liverpool star John Barnes, is a “fantastic” player, has already agreed personal terms with the Blues.
Caicedo has been linked with Arsenal as well.
However, the Gunners have only just completed the signing of Declan Rice from West Ham United and may not want to spend £100 million on another midfielder right now.
Caicedo made 34 starts and three substitute appearances in the Premier League for Brighton last season.
The 21-year-old scored one goal and gave one assist in those games.
Although the Ecuadorian has a lot of potential and did well in the Premier League last season, we have to note that he has had just one good campaign in the Premier League.
We believe that paying £100 million, even including add-ons, is excessive.
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