Moisés Caicedo did not attend training on Monday due to his growing frustration with Brighton’s refusal to allow him to move to Chelsea. Despite having three bids rejected, Chelsea is preparing to make a new offer for Caicedo, with their latest bid worth £80m. Brighton, however, values the midfielder at £100m and has made it clear that the transfer will only happen if Chelsea meets their asking price.
Caicedo is enthusiastic about joining Chelsea and is also engaging in talks for a £20m move for Leeds midfielder Tyler Adams. He hopes for a quick resolution to the situation. Although the club cited a tight hamstring as the reason for his absence in the pre-season friendly against Rayo Vallecano, sources confirm that Caicedo’s absence from training was not due to injury concerns. As a result, his availability for Brighton’s season opener against Luton is uncertain.
Despite the negotiation challenges, it is expected that Chelsea will ultimately sign Caicedo, even if it means paying £100m. With a lack of experience and depth in central midfield, Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea’s manager, requires reinforcements before their match against Liverpool on Sunday. The club is also likely to pursue Adams, who has a relegation release clause in his contract. Adams, a 24-year-old American midfielder, joined Leeds last summer.
In addition to midfield additions, Chelsea is actively engaging in further discussions with Juventus regarding a potential swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku and Dusan Vlahovic. While some figures at Chelsea admire Vlahovic, Pochettino is reportedly less keen on the Serbian striker. Pochettino’s approval is essential for the deal to go through, and Lukaku, who is eager to leave Stamford Bridge, may face more frustration if the transfer falls through.
Christopher Nkunku is unlikely to be available for the match against Liverpool due to meniscus damage in his left knee, which he sustained in a game against Borussia Dortmund last week. However, sources remain hopeful that Nkunku’s absence will be measured in weeks rather than months.
Switching focus to other news, Chelsea’s interest in Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise is evident, as they seek to strengthen their attacking midfield. However, Napoli has emerged as the frontrunner to sign Celta Vigo’s Gabri Veiga. Reports claiming Chelsea’s desire to sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain have been dismissed by insiders.
In conclusion, Moisés Caicedo’s absence from training amid transfer negotiations has added to the ongoing saga between Brighton and Chelsea. Despite the challenges, Chelsea remains determined to acquire Caicedo and potentially add Tyler Adams to their midfield. The club is also exploring a potential swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku and Dusan Vlahovic, while considering other options in attacking midfield.
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