With the January transfer window now open around Europe there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Chelsea bid for Caicedo denied by Brighton
Chelsea have seen their opening offer of £55 million for Moises Caicedo rejected, writes the Athletic.
The Blues have identified the 21-year-old Brighton midfielder as a key player to upgrade their current midfield options, but it is reported that they will need to significantly increase their offer to land him.
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The Seagulls have no plans to part ways with him in January, with his performances helping them to seventh position in the Premier League this season. While they are braced to receive offers for his signature in the summer, recent reports have indicated that it would take an offer of at least £75m before the club considers.
Caicedo is contracted at the Amex Stadium until 2025, and he has also been linked with Liverpool, who Brighton enjoyed a 3-0 victory over on Saturday.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have been going through a rough stretch under manager Graham Potter, who left Brighton to take the helm of the Blues in September. They bounced back with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday but had lost their previous three matches before that.
