Brighton have reportedly turned down an offer to buy Caicedo worth over £80m from an unknown club, making Chelsea’s transfer plans even more uncertain.
- Brighton have received a new offer from an unnamed club
- The offer is bigger than Chelsea’s.
- Chelsea are exploring other alternatives in the midst of talks
WHAT’S HAPPENED? Brighton have reportedly turned down an offer worth just over £80m ($102m) for Moises Caicedo from an unknown club. Athletic. This amount exceeds Chelsea’s latest offer of £80m ($102) for the 21-year-old Ecuadorian.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Brighton remains determined to stay on for a fee close to the £105m ($128m) Arsenal paid for Declan Rice. However, Caicedo is adamant that he wants to leave the club despite not naming Chelsea directly when asked about his preferred destination.
MOREOVER: Chelsea are already considering another potential alternative to replace Caicedo with Liverpool’s goal of Romeo Lavia on the list. The Blues are also reportedly interested in Tyler Adams of the United States, who has a £25m ($31.8m) release clause in his contract.
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WHAT’S NEXT? Uncertainty surrounds Caicedo’s future as Brighton stands firm on its claims. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea will increase their bid to match the asking price or decide to pursue alternative options.
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