Chelsea’s pursuit of Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo has hit a roadblock as the Blues are reluctant to meet the hefty £100 million (€115 million/$128 million) asking price set by Brighton. In response to the impasse, Chelsea has begun considering other midfield targets, having shortlisted three potential alternatives, as reported by the Evening Standard.
Amidst the ongoing transfer window, Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is keen on bolstering his midfield options and has identified Ajax’s Mohammed Kudus, Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, and Celta Vigo’s Gabri Veiga as potential signings. These players have caught the attention of the Blues’ management as viable alternatives should the pursuit of Caicedo fall through.
Additionally, it appears that Chelsea is open to parting ways with Conor Gallagher, as there is interest from West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur to secure the services of the talented midfielder.
As the transfer saga continues, Chelsea is actively exploring all possibilities to strengthen their midfield ranks for the upcoming season