held fresh talks with Brighton over a possible deal to sign on Tuesday, according to reports.
The Blues , the latest believed to be worth £80m.
toCaicedo and they could make a swoop for star Tyler Adams.
But Chelsea are not giving up on Caicedo and have held new discussions with the Seagulls over a potential transfer on the same day that the player at an awards ceremony that he wishes to leave Brighton.
The bad news for Mauricio Pochettino is that there still remains a gap between the two clubs’ valuations of the 21-year-old midfielder.
In Tuesday’s talks over Caicedo, Chelsea and Brighton also discussed Seagulls goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
but Brighton are yet to officially respond to their offer despite already landing a replacement for him, bringing in Bart Verbruggen.
The Blues are looking to secure a new ‘keeper after the departure of to provide competition for No.1 Kepa Arrizabalaga
having lost his place to Jason Steele in March.
It was reported earlier this month that Brighton would be looking for around £30m for the player – although they may struggle to get that price – with the 25-year-old clearly not in the south coast club’s plans for the new season.
