Chelsea have been instructed that Brighton star Moises Caicedo might be the Blues’ subsequent Claude Makelele, as incoming boss Mauricio Pochettino has apparently already signed off on a big-money transfer for the Ecuadorian. Caicedo might be on the transfer this summer season as Seagulls boss Roberto De Zerbi admitted that departures might nonetheless happen, with Chelsea and Arsenal mentioned to be amongst these inquisitive about his signature.
The Gunners had a number of big-money affords turned down by Brighton in January for Caicedo, as his performances alongside Alexis Mac Allister in midfield have been essential to them securing European soccer for subsequent season. Nonetheless, the pair have been eyed by their Premier League rivals and regardless of Caicedo penning a brand new contract in March, suitors haven’t been delay.
One in all Chelsea’s major priorities for his or her first switch window with Pochettino is an lively midfielder that may be paired with Enzo Fernandez. Liverpool and England icon John Barnes has claimed that Caicedo reminds him of Makelele in a glowing commendation of the 21-year-old, which might be music to the ears of Chelsea’s hierarchy.
“I really like Caicedo,” Barnes instructed MyBettingSites. “He’s been taking part in within the full-back place however naturally he’s a defensive midfielder. We just like the aptitude gamers that create and rating targets however defensive midfield gamers aren’t as appreciated. He jogs my memory of Claude Makelele who’s not notably eye-catching however what he does for the crew is vital.”
Barnes will not be the one Caicedo admirer, nevertheless, as Pochettino has reportedly already given the inexperienced gentle for a summer season transfer. Journalist Simon Phillips has claimed that the midfielder is Chelsea’s “primary precedence” for his or her midfield, which has been authorized by Pochettino and the membership’s hierarchy.
“Until there’s a miracle, Chelsea received’t be touchdown Declan Rice this summer season (it’s not over but),” Phillips instructed Chelsea-news.co. “And by the way, yesterday I used to be instructed by a high supply that Chelsea have positioned Caicedo as their primary precedence for midfield this summer season. This has been authorized by the choice makers and Pochettino, Chelsea need Caicedo and can transfer for him very quickly.”
De Zerbi hopes that securing European soccer may also help preserve the likes of Caicedo and Mac Allister at Brighton, however was reasonable and admitted that they nonetheless might depart the membership. “We will provide Moises and Alexis the chance to play in Europe,” he mentioned on Tuesday.
“Our degree is greater now. They’re excellent guys and it’ll assist. I feel for myself and the membership but additionally for the gamers – they’ve one life and we will’t determine for them.”
If Chelsea and Pochettino are going to land Caicedo they are going to be conscious that Brighton are powerful negotiators, having taken Graham Potter and his backroom workers along with Marc Cucurella – Todd Boehly will hope that his constructive relationship with the Seagulls’ decision-makers may also help land their subsequent Makelele.