Chelsea held fresh talks with Brighton over a possible deal to sign Moises Caicedo on Tuesday, according to reports.
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The Blues have had three bids rejected for the Ecuador international, the latest believed to be worth £80m.
That has seen the west Londoners put together a shortlist of alternatives toCaicedo and they could make a swoop for Leeds United star Tyler Adams.
But Chelsea are not giving up on Caicedo and reportedly have held new discussions with the Seagulls over a potential transfer on the same day that the player told guests at an awards ceremony that he wishes to leave Brighton.
The bad news for Mauricio Pochettino is that there still remains a gap between the two clubs’ valuations of the 21-year-old midfielder.
In Tuesday’s talks over Caicedo, Chelsea and Brighton also discussed Seagulls goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
Chelsea have launched an opening bid for the Spaniard but Brighton are yet to officially respond to their offer despite already landing a replacement for him, bringing in Bart Verbruggen.
The Blues are looking to secure a new ‘keeper after the departure of Edouard Mendy to provide competition for No.1 Kepa Arrizabalaga and Sanchez is thought to have agreed to join Chelsea.
Sanchez is no longer wanted by the Seagulls having lost his place to Jason Steele in March.
It was reported earlier this month that Brighton would be looking for around £30m for the player – although they may struggle to get that price – with the 25-year-old clearly not in the south coast club’s plans for the new season.
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