Chelsea news: Mauricio Pochettino eyes Aston Villa transfer as Moises Caicedo request made
Your Chelsea morning headlines on Saturday, July 22.
Moises Caicedo request
Brighton star Moises Caicedo appears to be doing all he can to secure a summer transfer to Chelsea.
The Blues have put forward two bids but are still £30million away from matching Brighton's valuation with the Ecuador international said to be unhappy that an agreement has not been sorted yet that would see him complete a move to Chelsea.
Caicedo has now made another major decision in an attempt to force a move to Chelsea with a clear request to Brighton's hierarchy and manager Roberto De Zerbi.
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Ollie Watkins interest
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has emerged as a shock target of Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino for the summer transfer window.
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According to journalist Simon Phillips, via his Substack, have Watkins to their short list of potential additions in attack. Pochettino looked set to go into the new season with Nicolas Jackson and Armando Broja as his natural No.9 options, however the latter's absence from the USA pre-season tour could have resulted in Pochettino wanting another signing up front.
Unai Emery has already made some major moves at Villa Park with Youri Tielemans and Pau Torres already confirmed acquisitions with an agreement in place that will also see Moussa Diaby sign for Villa from Bayer Leverkusen.
Andrey Santos decision
Mauricio Pochettino has made a huge decision regarding the short-term future of Andrey Santos following his impressive display against Wrexham in a pre-season friendly.
The Brazilian midfielder arrived at the club in January but could not train or play for his new club because he did not
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