Chelsea could move unopposed for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo with Arsenal said to be focusing their efforts on signing Rice.

The Ecuadorian is under contract until 2027 after signing a new deal in January with a bumper pay rise and his performances have not wilted since then.

The Blues are looking to sign another central midfielder to partner Enzo Fernandez and reportedly see Caicedo as the ideal successor to N’Golo Kante.

Fabrizio Romano, speaking to Paramount+, claims the west London club are ‘tracking’ Caicedo, with Manchester United also keen.