Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo misses training amid interest from Chelsea - reports
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Published 07/08/2023 at 21:27 GMT
Moises Caicedo reportedly missed training on Monday with his Brighton and Hove Albion team-mates amid interest from Chelsea. The Ecuador international has become "frustrated" with his club's stance after The Blues had a number of bids rejected. Chelsea are said to have offered £80 million but the Seagulls are believed to want £100m for his services.
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Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo reportedly missed training on Monday amid interest from Chelsea.
Chelsea have been pursuing the Ecuador international throughout the summer and are said to have had several offers rejected with the latest bid thought to be £80 million.
Caicedo, 21, had his head turned in January when he took to social media following reports of a rejected £60m bid from Arsenal, essentially pleading his case to be allowed to leave Brighton.
But he made a U-turn, signing a new contract that does not expire until 2027, helping the club to a ninth-place finish and subsequently clinching European football.
Now, however, Caicedo seems determined to leave the club.
According to BBC sources, “he is frustrated over Brighton's stance around a potential move to Chelsea”.
The report adds: “Brighton still do not expect anyone to reach their valuation for Caicedo and insist the situation has not changed.”
It continues: “Brighton believed Caicedo would continue to behave professionally throughout the current transfer window. Now their position faces being tested.”
Caicedo was left out of his side’s pre-season friendly against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.
However, Brighton’s chief executive Paul Barber, stressed the club expected him to be available for their Premier League opener at home to Luton Town on Saturday, adding: "He’s probably one of the most exciting young midfield players in the world at the moment and we’re delighted to have him.”
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