June 15th 2023.
Arsenal have ended their pursuit of Brighton star Moises Caicedo, who is now intent on joining Chelsea this summer. The 21-year-old has informed Bayern Munich that he is not interested in a move to Germany, leaving several other Premier League sides eager to sign the Ecuador international.
Manchester United were closely monitoring the situation, however, Sky Germany report that Caicedo has now decided on a move to Stamford Bridge. Bayern had been keen to sign the midfielder, however, they have accepted they have 'no chance' of convincing him to join the Bundesliga.
Brighton are said to be asking for at least £100million for their prized asset, with talks between the two clubs reportedly entering their final stages. The Daily Telegraph have suggested that Chelsea are considering using £45 million star Conor Gallagher as a makeweight in any deal for Caicedo, with Brighton previously expressing interest in the England international.
Chelsea have already made a big signing in the midfield this window, activating the release clause of Argentine Enzo Fernandez in a £104m deal from Benfica in January. With N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic expected to leave west London this summer, the club are keen to bring in a long-term partner for Fernandez in the middle of the park.
The Blues are also in the market for a new striker and goalkeeper, with Victor Osimhen, Nicolas Jackson, and Robert Sanchez all linked to the club. Chelsea have triggered an extension in Lewis Hall's contract, however, amid interest from Crystal Palace.
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