Chelsea looking to sign £70m deal for an Arsenal target. Chelsea will spend £70 million to acquire Moises Caicedo, a midfielder for Brighton and Hove Albion, during the forthcoming summer transfer window, claims Fichajes. This season, Caicedo had a breakout season in the Premier League, and numerous elite clubs, including Arsenal, expressed interest in him.
The Blues have had a terrible season; at 11th place in the Premier League, they have little chance of finishing in the top half of the standings. Chelsea doesn’t have many options in defensive midfield, even though they made several acquisitions in the past two transfer windows.
Although Mateo Kovacic and N’Golo Kante have both been associated with moves away from Stamford Bridge, Denis Zakaria is anticipated to return to Juventus in the summer. The Blues have their sights set on Caicedo as a potential replacement as result.
In January, Arsenal attempted to acquire Caicedo, but Brighton turned down three of their offers. Chelsea, on the other hand, plans to hire a new manager in the summer and attempt to rebuild their squad. Mauricio Pochettino, a former manager of Tottenham Hotspur, will reportedly take over at Stamford Bridge.
According to reports, Todd Boehly and the company are willing to spend £70 million on Caicedo. The player, whose market value is approximately €55 million, has a contract with Brighton that runs through 2027.
Declan Rice, the captain for West Ham, is up for grabs between Chelsea and Arsenal:
In the summer, both Chelsea and Arsenal want to strengthen their midfield. Declan Rice has emerged as a top target for both clubs due to his incredible recent performances for West Ham United.
The Gunners appear to be Rice’s top suitors this summer. TalkSPORT claims that the Blues are attempting to sabotage a move for the player. Any interested party would have to spend almost €100 million to get Rice.
Arsenal and Chelsea have worked together in the past to secure players, as the Blues snatched Mykhaylo Mudryk from the Gunners in January.
Rice has played 45 times for the Hammers this season, contributing four assists and four goals. He has made 240 appearances for the team since making his debut for the London club in 2017, scoring 14 goals and dishing out 13 assists. The midfielder’s market value is reportedly €80 million.
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