Chelsea have been handed huge boost in the race to sign Moises Caicedo this summer, with Mauricio Pochettino eager to further bolster his midfield options. The 21-year-old starlet was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in the previous transfer window, but but Brighton blocked his exit.
football.london understands that Arsenal submitted two bids for the Ecuador international in January, though both were swiftly rejected. Then, in March, Caicedo penned a new long-term deal, keeping him at the Amex Stadium until 2027.
Initially, it seemed as if his extension would rule out a move in the near future, but that doesn't seem to be the case with Chelsea expected to make a move in the coming weeks. football.london understands that, while the west Londoners hold an interest in the Ecuadorian, they're hesitant that he could cost in the region of £100million.
