“We cooking” “Just let him go he’s our player” – Chelsea fans jubilate as player miss friendly game with club ahead of Chelsea move
Chelsea fans are elated with midfielder Moises Caicedo reportedly missing Brighton & Hove Albion’s friendly against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday (August 6).
The Blues have been heavily linked with Caicedo over the summer. However, they have seen multiple bids gett rejected by Brighton, with the latest offer being worth £80 million (via Fabrizio Romano). The Seagulls are holding out for £100 million for the 21-year-old.
Chelsea have parted ways with a number of midfielders this summer. Mason Mount has moved to Manchester United, Mateo Kovacic to Manchester City, N’Golo Kante to Al-Ittihad, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek to AC Milan. Jorginho, meanwhile, left the club in January to join Arsenal.The Blues evidently need midfield reinforcements. Hence, they haven’t yet given up on their pursuit of Caicedo.As per Sky Sports, the Ecuadorian midfielder is set to miss Brighton’s final pre-season friendly against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. Some Chelsea fans online see this as an indication that the Blues are in talks with the Seagulls regarding Caicedo’s transfer.One fan speculated on Twitter:
“Something is cooking”
Another fan declared:
“HE’S [Caicedo] COMING TO THE BRIDGE”
Here are some other reactions from Blues fans on the news that Caicedo is reportedly set to miss Brighton’s friendly against Rayo Vallecano:
@AmponsahOrtin: Something is cooking
@Blue_Dave_CFC: HE’S COMING TO THE BRIDGE
@Siniste_RA: Protect our asset ????
@Akanfe07: Why is he the only one giving weekend off? Stop it! Caicedo is ours ????
@DeanCFC_: Moises Caicedo not in the squad for today’s game against Rayo Vallecano.
@CFCAden:Its Brighton trying to spin the narrative ???????????????? We’re definitely getting close to signing
@Blueboy: Just let him go, he’s our player