Chelsea transfer news: Poch “convinced” £70m midfielder should sign

Ecuador's midfielder #23 Moises Caicedo (Photo by ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP via Getty Images)
Ecuador's midfielder #23 Moises Caicedo (Photo by ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP via Getty Images) /
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In today’s Chelsea transfer news – Mauricio Pochettino is convinced by his £70m colossal midfield target, an update on Mason Mount & much more.

For yesterday’s Chelsea transfer news, click here.

Chelsea transfer news – Pochettino “convinced” by Moises Caicedo

According to the latest from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are growing “convinced” that Moises Caicedo is the player for them. However, this comes after the news that Brighton will demand surplus to £70m for the Ecuadorian midfielder. Mauricio Pochhettino is a big fan of him.

Romano also claimed that Caicedo is almost certain to leave Brighton this summer, given a pact between him and Roberto De Zerbi. Further, Chelsea lead the race for Caicedo at this moment.

Chelsea transfer news – Manchester United prepare Mason Mount bid

Despite the Chelsea board’s attempts to keep Mason Mount, they may be forced into a sale this summer. The Blues must balance the books by selling players before they can sign, so Mount is one of the players thought to be for sale.

Another update from Fabrizio Romano suggests that Manchester United are preparing their opening bid, but must discover Chelsea’s valuation of the Englishman first.

Chelsea transfer news – Chelsea interested in Josko Gvardiol

According to 90min, Chelsea are interested in signing RB Leipzig centre back Josko Gvardiol. The Croatian defender who is known for his colossal no-nonsense defending has a release clause of around £100m, which makes him more expensive than when Chelsea were last interested in signing him. Although, the report from 90min claims that Manchester City lead the race currently.

What do you make of today’s Chelsea transfer news?