Caicedo to stay at Chelsea despite interest

Chelsea would not accept offers for Moises Caicedo after links to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr.

One source with knowledge of the Saudi market acknowledged the interest from Al Nassr, the state-owned club boasting the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo in its starting 11.

But neither the Blues and Caicedo's representatives say the have encouraged any interest and want to continue working together for the foreseeable future.

Caicedo, 23, is the frontrunner to win Chelsea's Player of the Season awards having excelled consistently under manager Enzo Maresca.

The Ecuador international is also under contract for six more seasons until 2031 on a deal which his former agent revealed was worth around £180,000-a-week, although his contract is incentive-based, and could rise with Champions League qualification.

Chelsea have also signed midfielder Dario Essugo from Sporting, who is currently on loan at Las Palmas, to act as Caicedo's deputy from next season.