Chelsea have reportedly seen an improved £70 million ($92m) bid for Moises Caicedo rejected by Premier League rivals Brighton.
Said offer was put to the Seagulls on Monday and does not include any add-ons. It was dismissed by Brighton, with an initial approach of £60m ($79m) from Stamford Bridge having already been knocked back in the summer window.
The Athletic reports that Chelsea have raised the stakes in a long-running saga that stretches back to January, with the Blues refusing to give up on a top target. Caicedo has admitted that he cannot turn down the chance to join a European heavyweight, with personal terms said to have already been agreed.
