This is the big file of the summer at Chelsea. While the Blues continue to slim down, notably with the free departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from OM, they must also strengthen themselves. In the midfield, the losses of Mateo Kovacic, N’Golo Kanté, Ruben Loftus-Cheek or even Mason Mount are felt, and despite the great promises of Carney Chukwuemeka, Andrey Santos and Cesare Casadei, Enzo Fernandez lacks a partner. Moisés Caicedo in the viewfinder, the Ecuadorian has already agreed to join London, he who is very angry with his club for not having already been transferred to Chelsea. The pre-season having just started, Brighton will also face the Blues tonight, at 1am.
At a press conference, Roberto De Zerbi wanted to clarify the situation of Moisés Caicedo, on whom the tactician relies a lot. “We have to wait and see what happens with Caicedo. We haven’t spoken yet, but of course I would like him to stay. What is it worth? It’s not for me to say. But it will be very difficult to replace. I have no doubt he will be fine if he stays. He’s a great guy. But the market is not closed so we have to wait”first explains the 44-year-old coach. “He won’t play against Chelsea tomorrow, he’s not ready yet. At the moment, I haven’t received any news that Caicedo could leave tomorrow or next week. I start next season with Caicedo in my head in the first XI for sure.”, concluded De Zerbi. For the moment, the Seagulls have refused two offers from the Blues, the last of which was €70m. Brighton would rather aim for an amount like the transfer of Declan Rice to Arsenal.
