Chelsea managed to ‘save £45m on new signing’ – which can help fund more deals

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    Chelsea find themselves with a significant financial advantage in their pursuit of a top midfielder.

    The Blues' recent signing of Robert Sanchez from Brighton has given them the means to negotiate a deal for other targets. His former Brighton team-mate Moises Caicedo remains an option, and looks likely to still cost around £100million. A £48m bid was lodged this week for Southampton's Romeo Lavia too, while Tyler Adams' £20m release clause at Leeds has now been triggered.

    The unexpected windfall from the reduced deal for Sanchez, having initially been quoted a whopping £70m by Brighton according to the Express, has put Chelsea in a stronger position as they look to strengthen their squad under manager Mauricio Pochettino.

    Sanchez's arrival at Stamford Bridge is part of Chelsea's ongoing efforts to bolster their squad for the new season. The goalkeeper joins a list of new signings that includes Nicolas Jackson, Lesley Ugochukwu, Angelo, and Axel Disasi.

    READ MORE: Liverpool sensationally 'outbid Chelsea' for Caicedo after Blues' Lavia offer

    With Pochettino still eager for more arrivals, Caicedo was identified as a priority target, although Liverpool are now reported to have outbid the Blues for his services.

    Chelsea's successful negotiation for Sanchez was not without its challenges, but the prolonged discussions led to a £45m reduction to a final fee of £25m, and it has helped the club save cash that can now be spent on other transfers – be it Caicedo or other targets.

    Who should Chelsea ultimately buy in midfield before the window shuts? Let us know in the comments section.

    Caicedo recently signed a new contract that extends until 2027, further solidifying Brighton's strong position they find themselves in.

    Despite the hurdles, Caicedo's desire to join Chelsea may work in the Blues' favour during negotiations. The Ecuador international's eagerness to make the move could prompt Brighton to reconsider their stance and potentially lower their asking price. Whether Liverpool are able to persuade him to move to Anfield instead, however, remains to be seen.

    This article was crafted with the help of AI tools, which speed up Dailystar.co.uk ' s editorial research. A content editor reviewed this content before it was published.You can report any errors to [email protected]

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