Fabrizio Romano has claimed Chelsea have now agreed personal terms with Moises Caicedo ahead of a potential transfer

During a Q&A on The Residency, he explained that negotiations between the two clubs are about to begin.

Chelsea have targeted Caicedo as their number one target to strengthen their position in midfield ahead of next season.

While everyone at the club has been hugely pleased with the world champion’s performance, there is awareness that a shroud deal this summer could mean there could be even more to be gained from him.

It was originally thought that Manuel Ugarte would be the best character for this, but PSG thwarted their efforts to bring him in. Chelsea agree personal arrangements with Caicedo

However, negotiations with Brighton are now starting. It is well known that this is not an easy task in football.

Romano says this phase of the process to bring in the £80m man is ready to start.
He said: “Chelsea have an agreement with Caicedo, now Chelsea and Brighton are negotiating.”

The Seagulls can cite their personal interest in signing Chelsea youngster Levi Colwill as the reason they will play tough with the Blues.

Recently qualified for Europe, the top player is set to break his own transfer record to land the Englishman on a permanent basis after an impressive loan spell last season.

However, Chelsea have so far insisted the player is not for sale and new manager Mauricio Pochettino has already made it clear he is a big fan of the youngster.

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Chelsea are looking for a new midfielder this summer but will need to act fast with one goal left in Mauricio Pochettino’s shortlist

Mauricio Pocehttino has been encouraged to step up his search for a new midfielder this summer, with Newcastle expected to snatch Sandro Tonali from under Chelsea’s noses.

The 23-year-old has been briefly linked with a Premier League move for some time now, and the Magpies appear poised to finalize a deal.

According to The Athletic, Newcastle are close to a deal with Milan to sign Tonali for around €70m. The report said Eddie Howe’s side launched their first chase of the Italy national team earlier this week as the Blues watched from the sidelines.

Chelsea are rumored to be interested in Tonali and, despite being on the lookout for a new midfielder, have been unable to match Newcastle for signing him.

As a result, there is now one less player, who was in Pochettino’s squad, who can replace N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic.

The Magpies’ high-speed pursuit of the Italian certainly rocked West Londoners. Blink and you might miss your main focus. If Newcastle’s pursuit of Tonali has taught Chelsea anything, it’s closing a couple of deals for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia before it’s too late…

In March, the Brighton star signed a new long-term deal that will keep him at Brighton until 2027.

Initially, it looked like Caicedo’s extension would preclude the prospect of a future move, but that doesn’t appear to be the case for the Blues which are expected to make a move in the coming weeks.

However, Chelsea are aware that the Ecuadorian international could cost around £100m. As for Lavia, football.london understands that the Blues are big fans of the Southampton star and have done extensive research on him.

The 19-year-old was strongly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in late summer – just weeks after leaving Manchester City to join the Saints – but Chelsea ultimately failed in their mission. In recent weeks it seems that Arsenal are also eyeing Lavia.

While the Blues may have unknowingly challenged a rival to a transfer race, Todd Boehly has now raked in significant sums from several sales to secure the signing of the teenage sensation.