Town are reported to have made a formal bid to Mexican side Club América for Uruguayan international Sebastian Caceres, who TWTD revealed was a Blues target a week ago

According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Blues have now made a formal bid for Caceres with an agreement yet to be reached but with talks continuing. A bid from Spartak Moscow is said to have been rebuffed.

TWTD understands initial contact with the Liga MX side and the player was made more than a week ago.

The 25-year-old joined his current side from hometown club Liverpool Montevideo in 2020.

Having played for his country at U18, U20, U22 and U23 levels, the 5ft 11in tall centre-back has gone on to win 20 caps at full level.

While with his current club he has won three Primera División titles, a Campeón de Campeones and a Supercopa MX.

The central defender’s partner Alana Flores is a professional boxer and social media influencer with more than five million followers on Instagram. She is also the president of Raniza FC, a team which plays in the seven-a-side Kings League Américas.

Caceres would appear to be the replacement for Luke Woolfenden, who is a target of a number of Championship sides.

Earlier in the transfer window, the Blues were linked with a move for another Liga MX player, Deportivo Toluca midfielder Marcel Ruiz.

Photo: Reuters

Maccaisgod added 09:39 - Aug 22 Woolfy obviously wants out, but is replacing him with this fella the answer?
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Bazza8564 added 09:40 - Aug 22 Interesting, and if he's right footed it would seem yesterdays article on Wolfy to Coventry made sense....
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itfc2024 added 09:40 - Aug 22 this signing make sense as wolfy is certainly leaving b4 next week
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prebbs007 added 09:55 - Aug 22 20 full international caps surely this is a huge upgrade and replacement for Woolfy who clearly wants out. Sounds very promising if we can get it done ITFC Forever
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Bert added 10:06 - Aug 22 We need more bite and aggression and this chap looks to have it. Wolf needs first team games and I don’t think he will get that here on a regular basis.
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MickMillsTash added 10:17 - Aug 22 South American nternational sounds encouraging - the new Andrew Paz, Tarico or that winger Magilton signed? Who will he play instead of ? can he play out from the back? How many bookings does he get a game ? can he speak English ? if his girlfriend is a boxer does he fart in bed?
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boysof1981 added 10:37 - Aug 22 Farewell Luke
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boysof1981 added 10:38 - Aug 22 Farewell Luke
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WestSussexBlue added 10:40 - Aug 22 No room for sentiment and Woolfy appears to be on his way. It almost feels like Kmc is building the next team from scratch, similar in many ways to what Sir Alex did at United over many successful years. Hopefully this lad is the next piece of the jigsaw as we look to rebuild and come back stronger for the Premier League.
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AJW1971 added 10:46 - Aug 22 Looks good, but will he sign for us as it might impact his selection for national team
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Cookieboy added 10:57 - Aug 22 If he is that good who would he replace. Can't have him sitting on bench, probably that would be Greaves.
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blues1 added 11:00 - Aug 22 Maccaisgod? Wjat? Is a Uruguayan international the answer? I'd say a pretty good,chance he would be.
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poet added 11:10 - Aug 22 I very much like the sound of this guy. In my opinion, what he could offer that Woolfenden can’t, is a no nonsense aggressiveness. I don’t mean to suggest he’s a dirty player, just a guy that doesn’t faff around. If Woolfenden goes, and this guy comes in, once again in my opinion, ITFC will have the better deal.
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poet added 11:22 - Aug 22 MickMillsTash Your last comment made me chuckle, nice to see a bit of humour on her, there’s always room for that in my opinion lol.
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poet added 11:22 - Aug 22 MickMillsTash Your last comment made me chuckle, nice to see a bit of humour on her, there’s always room for that in my opinion lol.
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Sefton_Blue added 11:34 - Aug 22 After watching Uruguay play at multiple World Cups, one thing I have learned is that their players can defend properly and they don't take any prisoners, they are tough cookies. I would love to have him on board
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Linkboy13 added 11:42 - Aug 22 These deals for players from South America rarely materialise can't see this one happening nice story though.
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PackwoodBlue added 11:49 - Aug 22 You don't get to be a Uruguayan Centre half without being quality and hard as nails. They've got a rich history in that department. Sad to see Woolfy depart if that's the case, but in KMcK I trust.
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WhoisJimmyJuan added 11:58 - Aug 22 Adrian Paz wasn't it? Sorry to be picky! Was Luciano Civelli the other?
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MickMillsTash added 12:29 - Aug 22 Also, of course, we could have had Batistuta! before his dreams of joining Ipswich came crashing down and he went to Serie A
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BlueInBerks added 12:54 - Aug 22 Desperately needed IMO, but that's not news. an 18 yr old out-thinking our defence last week with Greaves and/or O'Shay ball watching, cannot be repeated
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tetchris added 16:03 - Aug 22 Just get the deal done Ashton and stop faffing about!
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