Chelsea explores a deal for Brighton striker Joao Pedro that can leave this summer.
The 23-year-old missed Brighton's match against Liverpool on Monday after a training area Quarrel with teammate Jan Paul van Hecke.
Chelsea belongs to a number of interested teams, but it is clear that they held a meeting on Tuesday about the Brazilian who cost £ 30 million from Watford in 2023.
Chelsea would be willing to offer around £ 50 million with the possibility that other players are offered in the deal, possibly even on loan.
Chelsea wants to add a striker this summer and held meetings during a relocation for Liam Delap from Ipswich Town too.
The 22-year-old has a relegation clause of £ 30 million and is also sought by Manchester United, in particular Newcastle and Everton, among various others.
In the meantime, Brighton has agreed to sign PSV Eindhoven Defender Olivier Boscagli.
The 27-year-old participates in a free as soon as his contract ends with the Dutch champions next month.
Brighton had tried to sign the Left-Footer born in Monaco last summer, but had rejected an offer of £ 8 million.
Brighton, who also agreed to signing Tommy Watson from Sunderland, strives for a deal to sign high-rated 17-year-old Olympiacos striker Charalampos Kostoulas that could see Abdallah Sima go the other side.
They have also made offers for Botafogo left back Cuiabano. The 22-year-old has previously been a target for Fenerbahce.