£100m or nothing! Brighton turn down Chelsea's second offer for Caicedo

Chelsea have had a second offer for Brighton’s talented midfielder Moises Caicedo rejected.

The Chelsea bid which did not include add-ons was made in writing on Monday and dismissed immediately. However, Chelsea are expected to continue their pursuit.

The Blues previously saw a £60m proposal for the midfielder rejected in early June.

Brighton are reportedly believed to be prepared for the possibility of losing Caicedo, but that their asking price must be met.

🚨 Chelsea made improved 2nd offer for Moises Caicedo on Monday. After £60m rejected by Brighton early June, latest bid in writing worth £70m fixed; no add-ons. #BHAFC turned down again. 21yo midfielder wants #CFC switch. W/ @AndyNaylorBHAFC @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/0WUDX9XNcZ

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 18, 2023

According to reports, Brighton are determined to sell Caicedo for around £100m, especially given he signed a new contract in March. Brighton previously rebuffed approaches from Chelsea and Arsenal in January

Chelsea are now Caicedo’s main suitor and the 21-year-old remains eager to move to the west London side.

The Blues are expected to return with a third bid imminently.

Meanwhile, Caicedo will fly to the United States to join up with his Brighton teammates on the pre-season tour.