Moises Caicedo’s move to Chelsea is a done deal, talkSPORT understands.
Things are moving very rapidly with this story and it’s our understanding that he will sign an eight-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
The Ecuador midfielder will have his medical on Monday as he looks to complete his British record £115million deal which includes a sell-on clause for Brighton.
Caicedo looked set to join Liverpool this week when the Reds agreed an £111m deal with his club, but the player made clear his desire to join Chelsea instead.
The midfielder has been a long-standing target for the Blues all summer, with Liverpool also keen on the Ecuadorian.
A late £111million bid from the Reds, which was accepted by Brighton, appeared to put Caicedo on his way to Anfield. However, it’s understood the player only wanted to join the Blues.
Chelsea encouraged Caicedo to stall on a medical with Liverpool in order to prepare for a hijack.
He was linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in January along with Arsenal but stayed put at the Seagulls.
Caicedo then signed a new long-term deal with Brighton in March but looks set to leave this summer.
Should he complete a move, he will be Chelsea’s seventh signing of this window.
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He is set to be paired in midfield with Enzo Fernandez, who joined from Benfica at the beginning of the year for £106.8million.
Fans had hoped a deal would be completed in time for their clash against Liverpool on Sunday.
However, they will have to wait a little longer for the highly anticipated player to sign on the dotted line.
Caicedo really made a name for himself at Brighton last season as he featured in all but one of their Premier League matches.
He may not be the only midfielder to also sign for Chelsea as they set their sights on a move for Romeo Lavia too.
However, Liverpool are also keen on the Southampton star, with the Premier League giants potentially set for another transfer battle.
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