Brighton FRUSTRATED with Caicedo and Mbappe's PSG payday - FootballTransfers Recap

Cameron Smith

• 25 Jul 2023 23:00 BST
• 6 min read

The transfer window continues to twist and turn, with the Kylian Mbappe transfer saga at its peak as Paris Saint-Germain face paying the Frenchman yet more money.

Here is your FootballTransfers recap on Tuesday, 25 July.

Brighton frustrated with Chelsea's Caicedo chase

Brighton are becoming increasingly frustrated around the situation involving Moises Caicedo amid speculation the midfielder will join Chelsea this window.

We are told that manager Roberto De Zerbi wants the situation resolved by the end of the week as the matter is holding up his plans for the new season.

There is a hope that Chelsea will eventually meet their £100million valuation of the Ecuador international but if the Blues continue to drag out negotiations, the Seagulls are intent on keeping the youngster until the January window.

PSG face paying Mbappe €60m

Kylian Mbappe is set to be handed a €60 million loyalty bonus if he stays at Paris Saint-Germain past 1 August, according to Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol.

Solhekol said: “Mbappe is due a loyalty bonus of €60 million if he's still a PSG player next Tuesday 1 August. His contract states he gets the gross fidelity bonus in instalments subject to certain conditions.”

Chelsea close to agreeing Kudus terms

Chelsea are reportedly close to agreeing personal terms with Ajax ace Mohammed Kudus.

The Ghana international has been linked with Arsenal and Brighton but reporter Ben Jacobs says that it’s Chelsea who are stepping up their approach.

However, Man Utd have now entered the race to sign the Ghana international.

Chelsea want Guehi

Chelsea are in talks with Crystal Palace over a deal that would see Marc Guehi return to Stamford Bridge, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Blues are monitoring the centre-back market after Wesley Fofana suffered yet another knee injury, rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament, and he is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Fulham given hope in Andre race

Fluminense are willing to listen to offers for Fulham target Andre, but the side will not let the midfielder leave until the end of the Brazilian Serie A season.

We are told that Fulham is looking at the player, but his current side will not allow the 22-year-old to depart until the campaign ends in December. Fluminense wants €25m for 80% of Andre’s economic rights and future add-ons.

Sancho could spoil Man Utd's Hojlund plans

Jadon Sancho could stop Man Utd signing Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund this summer - find out why here.

Arsenal face competition for 'next Neymar'

Lazio are working hard on a deal to sign Santos star and Arsenal target Marcos Leonardo, according to Italian media.

Admirers have dubbed the 20-year-old the 'next Neymar' and it's not hard to see why: Leonardo is an exciting young talent with an eye for goal. Unsurprisingly, then, he has become the subject of links to some of Europe's biggest clubs.

Balogun not in Arsenal training

Mikel Arteta has reportedly taken the decision to remove Folarin Balogun from Arsenal’s first-team pre-season training following continued speculation surrounding his future.

The USMNT international trained alone on Monday 24 July and was not part of the club’s main pre-season session as Inter Milan persist with their pursuit of the 22-year-old.

EXCLUSIVE: 'Onana is NOT as good as De Gea' says Yorke

And finally, Dwight Yorke believes that Manchester United have taken a step backwards by offloading David de Gea this summer and replacing him with Andre Onana.