It feels like it could be a big week at Chelsea when it comes to both Mason Mount and their pursuit of Moises Caicedo as well.
Funnily enough, Manchester United are partly involved in both situations. Mount has reportedly agreed personal terms ahead of a switch to Old Trafford this summer, while Caicedo is seen as an alternative option to the England international.
As far as Chelsea are concerned, the club would ideally like to solve Mount’s future before the end of the month so they can put the transfer on this financial year.
According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are set to open talks with Brighton for Caicedo as negotiations between the clubs will begin in the next two days.
It is believed personal terms will not be an issue but reaching an agreement with Brighton over a transfer fee could be difficult.
Brighton have already lost Alexis Mac Allister to Liverpool this summer, so they will be looking to replace him and maybe Caicedo too if they get the money they want for the Ecuador international.
Chelsea could look to move on Mount so that they can attack the deal for Caicedo.
Only time will tell.
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