Brighton identify this £20million player as replacement for Moises Caicedo

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Brighton have identified Lille midfielder Carlos Baleba as the ideal replacement for Moises Caicedo, according to talkSPORT.

Caicedo has completed his transfer from Brighton to Chelsea in a deal worth £115million after undergoing a medical on Monday.

19 year old Lille midfielder Baleba is valued at £20milllion, just a fraction of the money Brighton will get from the sale of Caicedo to Chelsea.

Baleba has made 22 appearances for the Ligue 1 side, providing two assists since his debut last August.