Chelsea remain in contact with Moises Caicedo over a switch to Stamford Bridge this month, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Lowdown: Chelsea’s interest
As per Transfermarkt, the Blues’ incredible spending this season has seen them splash €460.49m (£400m) since Todd Boehly’s arrival, with Noni Madueke becoming the latest of six winter signings at the Premier League side.
Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo is next on their list of wanted incomings, with the Evening Standard recently reporting that the Seagulls are holding out for a £75m fee amid no intention or need to sell the 21-year-old.
The Latest: Romano’s update
Unsurprisingly, considering their winter business so far, the price tag hasn’t looked to put off the Blues, with Romano revealing on his YouTube channel that Chelsea are still in talks with the player’s representatives.
He said: “I’m told Chelsea are still there. Chelsea are still speaking to people close to Moises Caicedo, still waiting to understand what happens with Brighton.
“Brighton have no intention to let the player leave at normal bids in January, but this could change in case Chelsea make a really important proposal. It’s not the only name [on] the list, so let’s see how Chelsea will decide to proceed with Caicedo, but for sure, it’s one to watch in the final days of the window.”
The Verdict: Can it be done?
Boehly’s transfer dealings leave no boundaries to what Chelsea can still achieve in the market over the remainder of the window.
Caicedo has been imperative to Brighton this season, with him starting all but one Premier League game, with the Seagulls currently sixth in the table and only two points behind fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur with a game in hand.
The Ecuadorian’s rise is largely thanks to Graham Potter’s work with him on the south coast, so we think the Englishman would surely jump at the chance to be reunited with his former midfielder whilst weakening a potential European-chasing outfit, with the Blues trailing Brighton by two points having played a game more.
With Jorginho, N’Golo Kante and Denis Zakaria all potentially leaving Stamford Bridge at the end of the season with their contracts expiring, Caicedo, described as “incredible” by Ryan Adsett, could be the man to build the new engine room around at Chelsea.