By Sami Mokbel and Simon Jones for MailOnline
23:02 13 Aug 2023, upgraded 23:43 13 Aug 2023
Chelsea are on the brink of finishing a British record £115million swoop for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo.
Following weeks of conversations and stopped working quotes, the Blues have actually concurred a cost for the Ecuador midfielder that will see Brighton make a minimum £100m plus a more £15m in add-ons.
It is hoped that the 21-year-old can go through a medical in the next 2 days prior to signing a long-lasting agreement with the Stamford Bridge side.
Caicedo seemed near to signing up with Liverpool recently after the Reds saw a £111m quote accepted by Brighton.
But Chelsea chiefs have actually made significant development over the previous 2 days and and arrangement had actually been struck with Brighton owner Tony Bloom. Former Brighton recruitment professional Paul Winstanley now at Chelsea, is said to have actually been at the leading edge of the deal.
Around half of the £15m add-ons are said to be quickly possible, while the rest are thought to be substantially more difficult to fulfill.
With that in mind Chelsea think they will wind up paying a comparable charge that they handed over for Enzo Fernandez, who signed up with from Benfica in January for £107m – the present British record.
It represents outstanding business for Brighton, who purchased Caicedo for a deal £4.5m from Independiente del Valle in 2021.
Chelsea are likewise providing around £55m for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, who has actually likewise been the topic of 3 stopped working quotes from Liverpool.
The Blues had actually been related to a relocation for Caicedo throughout the summertime, though there were worries on Friday that Liverpool would pirate a relocation for the Brighton star.
Liverpool concurred a £111m charge with Brighton, leaving Chelsea requiring to up their deal for the Ecuadorian worldwide.
Chelsea though never ever quit on their top priority target and appear to have actually won the race for his signature after concurring a £115m relocation.
Brighton supervisor Roberto De Zerbi made a small dig about Caicedo to press reporters throughout Friday’s interview ahead of the Premier League video game versus Luton.
De Zerbi said: ‘I have actually already ignored Moises. I’m truly pleased with the gamers we have in the team.
‘We wish to keep enhancing. The credit goes to the club. Bigger clubs can purchase our gamers however they can’t purchase our soul or spirit.’
Caicedo amazed with the Seagulls, making 37 looks for the club last season as they ended up sixth in the leading flight and gotten approved for the Europa League.
