The arrival of a new manager means the rebirth of a team. This is exactly what is happening at Chelsea as Mauricio Pochettino tries to put his new team in shape ahead of next season.

The Blues will Kick off the new campaign with a tough test against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. But the team must be in good shape before the league begins.

And as part of preparations, the Londoners are pushing to sign Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moisés Caicedo this is according to Fabrizio Romano, as cited by Fichajes.

Chelsea is pushing to have an agreement with the player, as discussions between the club and the player’s camp have been ongoing for weeks.

The agreement, which has been in place since February, would allow the Ecuadorian international to leave the club in case an important offer shows up.

Last season Moises Caicedo played an important role in the team as they earned a ticket to the UEFA Europa League.

Chelsea has identified Caicedo as a midfielder solution capable of working with Mauricio Pochettino, who wants to have a formidable team for the new season.

What is next for Chelsea?

Negotiation continues with the player as Chelsea tries to reach an agreement. Todd Boehly wants to build a competitive squad for next season and will try to make other signings before the season starts on August 13th.