Chelsea chase Brighton's Moises Caicedo after Manuel Ugarte talks cool down

<p>Chelsea's focus has shifted to Brighton's Moises Caicedo after losing interest in Sporting's Manuel Ugarte, who appears set to join Paris Saint-Germain. </p>

<p>Although Chelsea and PSG had agreed to pay Ugarte's £52 million release clause, the French club offered a more attractive wage package, prompting Chelsea to withdraw from negotiations. </p>

<p>Instead, Chelsea aim to sign Caicedo, outpacing Arsenal and Liverpool, as they revamp their midfield under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino. </p>

<p>Caicedo, who has established himself as one of the Premier League's top midfielders, could command a price tag exceeding £80 million. </p>

<p>While Arsenal may renew their interest in Caicedo, their main target remains Declan Rice. Liverpool have also shown interest in the 21-year-old Ecuadorian international. </p>

<p>Chelsea remain optimistic about reaching an agreement for Caicedo and have discussed his potential transfer in talks with Brighton regarding Levi Colwill. </p>

<p>Chelsea have rejected a £30 million bid for Colwill from Brighton, emphasising that the 20-year-old centre-back is not for sale. </p>

<p>Although Pochettino intends to include Colwill in his plans at Stamford Bridge, Brighton hope to retain him this season, potentially aiding negotiations for Caicedo.</p>

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