- Caicedo wants to move to Chelsea
- Brighton value player at £100m
- Chelsea have seen two bids already rejected
WHAT HAPPENED? The Ecuadorian is reportedly frustrated at Brighton's high valuation of him, and wants the Seagulls to reduce their demands in order to push through a transfer to Stamford Bridge in the coming weeks,The Times reports. Brighton value the midfielder at £100m ($128m) and have already rejected two bids from the London outfit.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Brighton are in no hurry to sell Caicedo, with the player's contract not expiring until the summer of 2027 after he signed a new deal earlier this year.
AND WHAT'S MORE: Brighton bought the 21-year-old from Belgian side Beerschot for just £4.5m ($5m) in 2021, meaning that when the club do decide to cash in on him, they are in for a major windfall.
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WHAT NEXT FOR CAICEDO? How or when the stalemate will be broken between Caicedo, Brighton and Chelsea remains to be seen. It wouldn't be a surprise if he started next season in a Brighton shirt.