CHELSEA have seen a second bid of £70million for Moises Caicedo rejected by Brighton.
The Blues are now preparing a third offer to secure their priority summer target – having also had a £60m proposal dismissed last month.
Ecuadorian midfielder Caicedo is currently in the United States with the Seagulls on their pre-season summer tour – and is due to come up against Chelsea in Philadelphia on July 22.
Caicedo has already made it clear he favours a move to West London during this window.
And Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is desperate to get this deal over the line as quickly as possible, with the club unbothered by Monday’s rejected second bid.