With the Moises Caicedo deal facing a lot of difficulties, Chelsea has decided to target Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde.
Kante, Kovacic, Mount, and Loftus-Cheek are the midfielders who have bid farewell to Chelsea in the summer of 2023, and new coach Pochettino understands that he needs to upgrade the midfield. Moises Caicedo is the top target for The Blues, but they are encountering strong resistance from Brighton.
According to The Athletic, Brighton values Caicedo at £100 million. They believe their star is no less valuable than Declan Rice, who recently joined Arsenal for £105 million, so they are determined not to lower Caicedo’s price.
Chelsea now has to accept spending £100 million or shift their focus to other targets. According to Defensa Central, with the Moises Caicedo deal facing a lot of difficulties, Chelsea has decided to target Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde.
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The Uruguayan midfield player is performing excellently at the Bernabeu, so Los Blancos prioritize keeping their star. However, Chelsea is hoping a significant offer will help them get what they need. The London club is prepared to spend £85 to £90 million, including add-ons.
Valverde’s contract runs until 2027 with a release clause of 1 billion euros. He recently shined in Real Madrid’s 3-2 victory over AC Milan, scoring a brace, while the other goal for Los Blancos was contributed by Vinicius Junior.
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