Your morning Chelsea digest on Monday, June 5.
Moises Caicedo 'agrees personal terms' with Arsenal as Chelsea dealt transfer blow
Moises Caicedo has agreed personal terms to sign for Arsenal this summer that comes as a huge blow to Chelsea, according to Ecuadorian media outlet Teradeportes via The Mirror.
The Gunners' Champions League qualification is said to have proven crucial in Caicedo deciding which London club to join with Chelsea also firmly in the race. The Blues are expected to push for a move to sign Caicedo from Brighton in the upcoming summer transfer window, football.london understands.
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Chelsea set to beat PSG to Manuel Ugarte transfer
Chelsea look set to beat Paris Saint-Germain to the signing of Sporting CP midfielder Manuel Ugarte. Both teams are willing to pay the 22-year-old's £52million release clause with Sporting resigned to losing the Uruguayan this summer.
Reports have stated that a move for Caicedo will not be impacted by the arrival of Ugarte at Stamford Bridge as the Blues edge closer to completing a £52million deal for the Uruguayan. According to ESPN, Chelsea are adding solidarity payments and various bonuses as part of their offer for Ugarte which makes their proposition more attractive to Sporting.
The Portuguese outfit are even encouraging and pushing the 22-year-old to choose Chelsea ahead of PSG, who are still hoping to convince him. Ugarte has not yet agreed to anything but a full agreement with the Blues is now 'close' as Pochettino looks to get his summer transfer business underway.
James and Chilwell offer Mount Chelsea exit response
Chelsea star Reece James has responded to reports linking team-mate Mason Mount with a transfer to Premier League rivals Manchester United. The England international has joined Mount and Ben Chilwell at the Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix this weekend as players begin to enjoy their holidays away from the pitch.
James has now responded to rumours suggesting Mount could leave the Blues this summer. Speaking to Sky Sports, the 23-year-old said: "Of course, if he [Mount] goes, everyone will be sad to see him go."
Chiwell was also asked about the possibility of Mount leaving Chelsea this summer, to which he responded: "It's none of my business personally, but I'd love him to stay. He's my best mate, so personally I'd love him to stay but it's none of my business."
It's looking increasingly unlikely that Mount will stay at Stamford Bridge next season despite Mauricio Pochettino's desire to keep hold of the England international. Liverpool and Arsenal remain in the race to sign the 24-year-old, but a move to Old Trafford is the most likely outcome at present.
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