…Deal will 100% also include add-ons.
Negotiations continue to find a solution as soon as possible.
He is their Kante replacement so I’m not surprised they’re intent on getting him, but it surprises me there hasn’t been competition from other clubs. Caicedo was a standout player last season, you would think more clubs would be in for him.
I think its just mainly the price. There’s not many clubs who pay £80m+ and even less who have an opening in central midfield.
Arsenal tried in January but the price was too high, Real were focussed on Bellingham, PSG went with the Sporting guy and Man City dont need him, so its pretty much only Chelsea and Man Utd left who’d pay silly money (other than Saudi clubs).
I suppose that’s true, yeah. Man City have bought players they don’t have an immediate need for before though and I think Pep would love him. Wasn’t Bayern interested? Though they would never pay that kind of money I guess.
The biggest question mark for me is Man Utd, he would be perfect for them and could actually potentially replace Casemiro in the future when he gets too old. Though I guess they have no money until the takeover goes through (if it ever will, feels like an absurd neverending dream at this point).
United just spent 70m on Casemiro last year and as things stand, I dont see how they drop 90m+ on his replacement a year later.
Bayern and City won’t over pay for players, and I’m guessing Brighton are going to want around 90-100m, so both teams probably won’t make a bid.
Chelsea is the only team who has the money and a starting spot open in the mid, but knowing their habit of overpaying (lately) I’m wondering if Brighton try to fleece Chelsea.
Well, Caicedo would play alongside Case initially, but you’re right. Especially since Utd currently has a gaping hole at both striker and goalkeeper and a seemingly FFP-restricted budget. It makes sense.
You can probably add Newcastle to the wealthy club list these days.
