Moises Caicedo faces an increasingly uncertain future at Brighton as Chelsea look to finally secure his signature before the end of August
Brighton CEO Paul Barber has confirmed that Moises Caicedo missed the Seagulls' pre-season friendly against Rayo Vallecano due to a hamstring strain. The 21-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer as Chelsea look to further bolster their midfield options.
It was later revealed that he may have picked up a knock, which has now been confirmed by the Seagulls chief. As quoted by Ben Jacobs, Barber said: "Moises had a slight hamstring injury late in training and was pulled out for that reason.
"With a Premier League season just a week away it makes no sense to risk him today. We’re looking forward to Moises starting the season with us, he’s a Brighton player under a long-term contract. He’s probably one of the most exciting young midfield players in the world at the moment and we’re delighted to have him."
Speaking on talkSPORT earlier this summer, Tony Cascarino claimed claimed that the Brighton ace would be 'one of the signings of the summer' if the Blues signed him.
"Caicedo fits the bill. He allows Enzo Fernandez to play higher up the pitch, which I think is best suited," said the 60-year-old. "It’s the [Claude] Makelele role, it’s the [N’Golo] Kante role that he can do.
"He’s such a great athlete. He gets around the pitch, robs the ball off the opposition all the time, and he sets the play up. I think it will be one of the best signings of the summer if they can get that one over the line."