Chelsea £62m repeat hints at Moises Caicedo breakthrough as Liverpool deadline in place
From the outset of the summer it has been clear that Chelsea want to sign Moises Caicedo. They declared their interest as early as January and have enjoyed regular communications with the Seagulls since the close of the 2022/23 season.
Thus far, Chelsea have seen a series of bids rejected having failed to meet Brighton's £100million valuation for the 21-year-old midfielder, and the west London side have even went on to sign another of Roberto De Zerbi's player in Robert Sanchez.
The Blues have long identified midfield as a priority to strengthen and the need has only become more apparent with the departures of Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Mateo Kovacic, N'Golo Kante, Mason Mount and Ethan Ampadu.
Mauricio Pochettino has been diplomatic in his reaction to the delay of an arrival of a first team midfielder. The former Spurs boss has made it clear that he wants experience added to his squad, and that that the sooner players are added, the better but conceded he he his happy with the way the Chelsea hierarchy are working.
In recent interactions, it's hard to not see Brighton as coming out on top in dealings to land the likes of Marc Cucurella and Graham Potter. They are showing little inclination in their willingness to budge on this occasion, with Caicedo's lengthy contract leaving them in position to rush.
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There is an argument that Chelsea are repeating their attempts to sign Enzo Fernandez. On that occasion they declared their interest early before pouncing late in the window to meet Benfica's demands.
It's hard not to see a similar pattern here, and an argument that the Blues have wasted time having not having business completed in time for their
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