In today’s Chelsea transfer news – How Chelsea’s pursuit of Moises Caicedo is affected by Declan Rice, an update on David Datro Fofana & much more.
For yesterday’s Chelsea transfer news, click here.
Chelsea transfer news – BIG price tag for Moises Caicedo
According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are expected to pay between £90m-£100m if they would like to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton. The transfer expert feels this valuation has been made stricter due to the reported price Arsenal are paying for Declan Rice (£105m).
🚨 Brighton feels they can get something like £90–100 million for Moisés Caicedo.
— Chelsea Dodgers (@TheBlueDodger) July 11, 2023
It’s not easy because of the Declan Rice deal.#CFC
(@FabrizioRomano via @caughtoffside) pic.twitter.com/3AeWl7NYve
Chelsea fans might not like it, but the Blues board are partly to blame for inflating the market after spending ridiculous amounts of money on the likes of Mykhailo Mudryk.
Chelsea transfer news – David Datro Fofana leaves on loan
Fabrizio Romano has also reported this morning of a loan deal for David Datro Fofana. He will join Union Berlin on loan, without a buy option.
Official, confirmed. David Datro Fofana joins Union Berlin on loan deal, there’s no buy option. ⚪️🔴✔️
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 11, 2023
Agreement signed with Chelsea. pic.twitter.com/Bv9Rmz7awn
Good business from the Blues, since it allows Fofana guaranteed game time to develop and come back to Stamford Bridge to fight for his place.
Chelsea transfer news – Dusan Vlahovic and Elye Wahi considered
Among the attacking options being considered by Chelsea are Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus and Elye Wahi of Montpellier. This is according to the Evening Standard, with Mauricio Pochettino would looking to reinforce his attacking options.
Dusan Vlahovic was offered to Chelsea yesterday, so this move has some traction. However, we will wait to see how serious their interest in the 20-year-old forward Wahi is.
What do you make of today’s Chelsea transfer news?