Chelsea to 'attack' Caicedo deal after Mount & Havertz sales

James Shearman

• Updated: 29 Jun 2023 22:08 BST
• 3 min read

Chelsea are going to 'attack' negotiations with Brighton for midfielder Moises Caicedo, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Blues had wanted to sell a number of players at the start of the window before making any high-profile signings.

And they have done just that, with Kai Havertz, Mason Mount, Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, and more senior players already agreeing exits from the west London club.

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Now, Chelsea will turn their attention to bringing in their priority transfer target, Caicedo.

The Ecuador international is viewed as the perfect midfield partner for club record signing Enzo Fernandez, who arrived in January.

Mount to Man Utd

Manchester United have had a £60 million bid for Mason Mount accepted by Chelsea, reports David Ornstein.

The Englishman agreed personal terms with the Red Devils weeks ago but negotiations between the two clubs remained ongoing.

Chelsea rejected two bids, totalling £50m and £55m, before agreeing to sell for £60m today (£55m guaranteed, plus £5m in add-ons).

The Blues initially wanted up to £70m but have since compromised, with the club looking to resolve the situation quickly.

Havertz to Arsenal

Kai Havertz has left Chelsea in favour of a £65 million move to London rivals Arsenal.

The 24-year-old will always be remembered fondly for scoring the Champions League-winning goal against Manchester City in 2021.

But it's fair to say that he disappointed in a Chelsea shirt, failing to develop into the world-class player many thought he would become.

He now gets a second chance in the Premier League under Mikel Arteta at the Emirates Stadium.