Chelsea report: Blues told how much they must pay to sign Moises Caicedo

Chelsea have been warned that they will have to spend big money to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton this month, according to reports.

The Blues have been strongly linked with a move for the Ecuador international, who impressed during the World Cup in Qatar.

Brighton (opens in new tab) do not want to lose Caicedo in the middle of the season as they seek to qualify for European competition.

But the Seagulls are realistic and they will not attempt to keep the 21-year-old at the Amex Stadium at all costs.

According to The Times (opens in new tab), Brighton have informed Chelsea (opens in new tab) that they would be willing to do business before the end of the January transfer window for a fee of £100m.