According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea is still considering Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo as a potential target. Despite recent rumors linking them to Manuel Ugarte from Sporting Lisbon. Mauricio Pochettino aims to bolster the squad ahead of his inaugural season as the manager at Stamford Bridge.
As per Romano’s revelation, Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi reportedly convinced Caicedo to remain at the club. They assured him that he could depart if a substantial offer were made to Brighton this summer.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea maintains their interest in signing Caicedo. But there is intense competition from two other clubs vying for his services in the upcoming transfer window. TalkSPORT reporter Alex Crook also indicates that Chelsea is eager to secure the South American midfielder. Since Pochettino aims to strengthen their midfield options.
How can Caicedo play an instrumental role in Chelsea?
Sky Sports previously reported that Brighton may demand a fee exceeding £70 million for the transfer of either Caicedo or Mac Allister. Since the club aims to maximize the value of their prized assets. Romano suggests that Chelsea’s main focus is reaching an agreement for Ugarte. But they are not completely ruling out a potential deal for Caicedo.
Caicedo would undoubtedly be a valuable acquisition for any Premier League team. Since he demonstrated his abilities as one of the top defensive-minded midfielders in the league this season. Despite his modest goal and assist record of just one each in 43 appearances for Brighton, his true strengths in the midfield lie in other aspects of the game.
Caicedo’s performances in the Premier League this season have been reflected in his impressive average WhoScored rating of 6.92. Additionally, his defensive contributions are notable, with an average of 2.7 tackles and 1.5 interceptions per 90 minutes played. These statistics highlight his effectiveness in the defensive aspects of the game.
As Caicedo garners interest from various Premier League clubs, Chelsea may need to act swiftly in negotiations to secure his signing. Pochettino would likely be disappointed if Chelsea were to miss out on the opportunity to acquire Caicedo’s services in the upcoming summer transfer window.
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