Fabrizio Romano says Chelsea only club in talks with £75m EPL midfielder

Despite being one of the Premier League’s most impressive performers last season, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are the only club currently in talks to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo.

Caicedo, 21, proved decisive in the Seagulls’ 2022-23 campaign which saw them qualify for next season’s Europa League.

Not only was the young Ecuadorian tasked with playing in the heart of Roberto De Zerbi’s midfield, but with limited options at right-back, the 21-year-old also regularly filled in at full-back.

His versatility, along with a decent World Cup campaign, led to his stock rising even further, and consequently, now valued at £75m (TM), the South American is now expected to follow Alexis Mac Allister out of the AMEX exit door.

And when it comes to possible destinations, even though Caicedo was a top target for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal at the start of the year, with the Gunners now prioritising landing Declan Rice and Kai Havertz, Brighton’s number 25 is unlikely to move to the Emirates.