Brighton have rejected Chelsea’s second, increased offer for midfielder Moises Caicedo believed to be worth £80m.
Last week, the Seagulls turned down a £70m offer from Chelsea for Caicedo they value in the region of £100m.
According to Sky Sports News, Brighton value Caicedo, who was signed from Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle for £4.5m in 2021, in the same bracket as Arsenal’s record-signing Declan Rice and will look to get in the region of £100m for him.
It is thought Chelsea were getting encouragement that the 21-year-old would join them if a deal can be agreed between the clubs, with personal terms not expected to be a problem.
There are no active talks between the clubs currently.