Chelsea
continue to explore the market for a midfielder and are expected to
formalise their interest in Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo soon.
It is thought Chelsea are getting encouragement the player would join if a
deal can be agreed between the clubs, with personal terms not expected to be
a problem.
Chelsea were interested in signing Caicedo in January but the 21-year-old
Ecuador international opted to sign a new deal at Brighton before helping
deliver a sixth-place finish in the Premier League and European
qualification for the first time in the club's history.
One source has told Sky Sports News that Chelsea are also looking at
Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, who has been linked with Liverpool and
Arsenal this summer.
Inter working on Lukaku deal
Inter Milan continue to work on a deal to sign Chelsea striker Romelu
Lukaku.
Chelsea's stance remains unchanged and they have no intention of allowing
the 30-year-old Belgium international to leave on a straight loan.
Inter are thought to favour a loan with an obligation to buy Lukaku, who
wants to return to the San Siro after spending last season on loan at the
Champions League finalists.
Milan working on Pulisic move
AC Milan are still working on a deal for Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic.
No official offer has been made yet, but it's thought Pulisic would favour a
move to Milan over Lyon.
Lyon have an offer on the table worth €25m for the 24-year-old United States
international.
Azpilicueta nearing Chelsea exit
Chelsea are close to agreeing a mutual termination of the final year in
captain Cesar Azpilicueta's contract.
The 33-year-old will then be a free agent and is expected to join Atletico
Madrid.
Negotiations have been excellent with strong mutual respect between club and
player, who captained Chelsea to their second Champions League title in
2021.
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