Chelsea to submit £85million bid for Premier League star but club wants £100million

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According to a report on Evening Standard, Chelsea are set to submit an £85million bid for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo but the Premier League side are demanding a fee of £100million.

The report states: “Chelsea will firm up their interest in Moises Caicedo soon with a £85million bid.

“With Mason Mount’s move to Manchester United confirmed, Chelsea will use the £60m fee towards their offer for the Brighton star.

“Mauricio Pochettino needs midfield reinforcements with Mateo Kovacic, N’Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek all also leaving.

“Ecuadorian journalist Diego Arcos says Chelsea’s opening bid is imminent, and it will be worth £75m up front with up to £10m in potential add-ons. Brighton want £100m.”