Chelsea: Potter 'would love reunion' with 20-year-old at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea manager Graham Potter would love to be reunited with Brighton star Moises Caicedo, believes journalist Pete O’Rourke.

The two worked with each other during Potter’s time at the Amex, and O’Rourke thinks the player has the qualities needed to be a top midfielder.

Caicedo reportedly attracted interest from another big Premier League club in Manchester United during the summer transfer window.

According to the reliable Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils were the 20-year-old’s main suitors as Erik ten Hag looked to strengthen his midfield.

In the end, though, United signed Casemiro from Real Madrid instead, so Caicedo remained at the Amex.

It is a huge boost for Brighton, who had to watch two other key players, Yves Bissouma and Marc Cucurella, depart the club ahead of the new season.

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O’Rourke is convinced that Potter would not say no to a reunion with Caicedo at Stamford Bridge.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, the journalist said: “Chelsea are looking to freshen things up. Caicedo has proven that he has got the qualities to be a top midfield player, and I’m sure Graham Potter would love to be reunited with him.

“But Brighton, on the other hand, will be hoping to keep hold of the Ecuador International.”

If Chelsea sign Caicedo in January or next summer, then there is a good chance that he will replace either N’Golo Kante or Jorginho.

Both players will be free agents at the end of the season, with reports claiming that the former recently turned down a new contract offer from the club.

As per The Athletic, Kante has rejected Chelsea’s proposal of two years plus the option of a third, as the Frenchman wants a longer deal.

Given his injury record, though, it would be a surprise if the west