Pochettino sets Caicedo Chelsea deadline amid fresh Brighton transfer stance| SolSportHQ

Chelsea transfer news: Moises Caicedo has been strongly linked with a summer move to the Blues but Brighton are standing firm on their valuation

The new Chelsea manager is now switching his focus to sealing some marquee arrivals ahead of the 2023/24 season with Caicedo as the priority. Frequent talks have already been conducted with Chelsea hoping £80million will be enough, but no official proposal has been submitted from west London and when they do send an offer it may have to be significantly above their preferred asking price.

According to the Telegraph, Brighton are poised to ask for up to £100million to sanction an exit for Caicedo. Their report states the Seagulls are using Declan Rice’s imminent £105million move to Arsenal as a benchmark to demand the upmost funds for their own star midfielder.

Despite this possibly being a stumbling block in the deal, Pochettino wants the transfer wrapped up before Wednesday, July 19 when their pre-season tour to the USA begins as they take on Wrexham in North Carolina, according to The Secret Scout.

Personal terms are not thought to be an issue, but Chelsea striking a deal with Brighton looks to be the biggest challenge. In the January transfer window, Chelsea forked out £106million to sign Enzo Fernandez and with Brighton also likely aware of that move, that would explain their firm stance.

However, it has been widely reported a clause was inserted into the new contract he signed earlier this year that would help him facilitate a move in the summer. Brighton rejected two bids from Arsenal for Caicedo in the winter window, but he could now seal a move away six months on if the Seagulls feel their valuation is met.