Moises Caicedo could have his clinical at Chelsea as quickly as Monday, talkSPORT understands.
The Ecuador midfielder is established to complete a transfer to Stamford Bridge after the Blues agreed a offer well worth £115million with Brighton.
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The midfielder has been a lengthy-standing concentrate on for the Blues all summer months, with Liverpool also eager on the Ecuadorian.
A late £111million bid from the Reds, which was approved by Brighton, appeared to put Caicedo on his way to Anfield.
However, it is comprehended the participant only preferred to sign up for the Blues and it appears like they will indicator the 21-year-outdated for what will be a British history charge of £115million.
Chelsea have been encouraging Caicedo to stall on a health care with Liverpool in get to put together for a hijack.
He was joined with a move to Stamford Bridge in January together with Arsenal but stayed put at the Seagulls.
Caicedo then signed a new very long-term deal with Brighton in March but appears established to depart this summer months.
Ought to he complete a go, he will be Chelsea’s seventh signing of this window.
He is set to be paired in midfield with Enzo Fernandez, who joined from Benfica at the beginning of the calendar year for £106.8million.
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Admirers experienced hoped a deal would be completed in time for their clash versus Liverpool on Sunday.
Nevertheless, they may possibly have to wait a tiny longer for the highly anticipated participant to indicator on the dotted line.
Caicedo truly created a title for himself at Brighton final season as he featured in all but one particular of their Premier League matches.
He may possibly not be the only midfielder to also indicator for Chelsea as they established their sights on a move for Romeo Lavia too.
Even so, Liverpool are also keen on the Southampton star, with the Premier League giants probably established for a further transfer struggle.
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