Your Chelsea morning headlines on Sunday, June 25.
Mount demand
Chelsea are holding out for as much as they can get from Manchester United for Mason Mount this summer. The 24-year-old midfielder faces an increasingly uncertain future at Stamford Bridge, with his contract expiring at the end of next season.
The Red Devils are said to have already had two bids rejected by the west Londoners for Mount. And, now, according to widespread reports from the likes of The Athletic, Fabrizio Romano and the Telegraph, Erik ten Hag's side have just have a third offer worth £55million, of which £5million are add-ons, turned down.
The reports state that Chelsea have countered their bid with a proposal of £58million plus £7million in add-ons. As the battle for Mount continues, widespread reports add that the Blues have also offered to meet United higher-ups to find a resolution to the saga.
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Caicedo benchmark
Chelsea have been informed how much it could cost to sign Moises Caicedo this summer. The 21-year-old midfielder continues to be been heavily linked with a big move this summer following a meteoric rise to superstardom at Brighton.
According to CBS Sports, Chelsea will make a 'big push' to sign Caicedo, who is keen on a move to Stamford Bridge. The report states that a deal worth £80million, plus £10million in add-ons, 'appears possible'.
CBS Sports outline that those close to Caicedo insist that their client shouldn't be going for anything more than what Real Madrid paid for Aurelien Tchouameni (£86million). Ironically, the France international could be on the move himself this summer...
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Havertz message
Kai Havertz has congratulated N'Golo Kante on his move to Al-Ittihad. The 32-year-old midfielder was offered the chance to extend his stay at Chelsea, but he decided to test himself in the Saudi Pro League instead.
Earlier this week, Reece James and Mason Mount wished Kante well on the next challenge in his career, branding him as the 'nicest guy in football' and a 'legend'. Despite speculation over his future in west London, Havertz has paid his respects to Kante.
"Was an absolute honour to play with you and all the best in the future," wrote the Germany international on Instagram. Like Mount, Havertz's message comes as he closes in on a move to a direct rival.
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