Chelsea close in on Moises Caicedo deal as Brighton reach £39m agreement to sign Arsenal target as his replacement

BRIGHTON have reached an agreement to sign Mohammed Kudus from Ajax for £39million.

The midfielder is seen as a potential replacement for Chelsea target Moises Caicedo.

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Chelsea have had four bids rejected for Caicedo this summer and are understood to be preparing a fresh £90million offer.

Kudus was linked with Arsenal earlier in the transfer window but is now on the verge of joining the Seagulls.

According to The Athletic, Brighton have reached an agreement in principle with Ajax.

The deal consists of a club record £34.5million initial fee, with the transfer rising to £39million with add-ons.

They are also close to finalising personal terms with the Ghana international.

Kudus has already rejected a one-year contract extension offer from the Dutch club.

He has spent the last three seasons in Amsterdam, scoring 23 goals in 84 appearances.

Predominantly an attacking midfielder, he can also play on the right wing or as a striker.

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The deal comes as a boost for Chelsea’s hopes of signing Caicedo, with their latest bid worth £75million plus a further £5million being knocked back.

Caicedo is understood to want to move to Stamford Bridge and has admitted he “can’t say no” to joining Chelsea this summer.