Town’s offer to to Mexican side Club América for Uruguayan international Sebastian Caceres is reported to have been turned down.

TWTD revealed that Caceres was a Blues target a week ago with news of a bid having been made emerging earlier today.

According to Fox Sports Mexico, the offer, along with one from Russian side Spartak Moscow, has been rebuffed by the Liga MX side with various reports indicating that they viewed the bid as very low. Club América are reported to value him at $10 million (£7.5 million). Discussions are understood to be continuing.

Caceres it’s said isn’t ruling out staying in Mexico and playing regularly for another year in order to secure a place in next summer’s Uruguay World Cup squad.

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.

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aas1010 added 13:46 - Aug 22 Put another bid in and get him
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aas1010 added 13:46 - Aug 22 Put another bid in and get him
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Edmundo added 13:59 - Aug 22 Not a priority. We can go back in for him if needed in January.
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BlueMoon added 14:05 - Aug 22 How much are we likely to get for Wolfie do people think?
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jas0999 added 14:17 - Aug 22 Wolfe can’t go until replacement signed.
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bringmeaKuqi added 15:37 - Aug 22 I'd rather keep Woolfie. We're chucking players out right left and centre
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blues1 added 15:41 - Aug 22 Bringmeakuji. We're not chucking anyone out. Again, Mckenna has clearly stated he'd like to keep Woolfie. But Woolfie has clearly indicated he wants to go. He'll want to be playing regular football, which is looking unlikely here. And there's no point in keeping some1 who doesnt want to be here.
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terryf added 17:01 - Aug 22 Would be sad to see Woolfie go but just as Luke wants to play regular football so will this guy, particularly as he wants to be in Uruguay's World Cup Squad!
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Gforce added 18:58 - Aug 22 Really hope this deal eventually goes through, would be an upgrade on all our centre backs.
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SickParrot added 19:30 - Aug 22 Twenty caps for Uraguay, who are a good national team, suggests he must be a good player. If Woolfie wants away let's make it happen.
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SussexTractor added 19:38 - Aug 22 An international player with negotiations ongoing. The deal will get done.
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Bazza8564 added 20:12 - Aug 22 BM Kuqui, I like Wolfie but on what basis are you saying youd rather keep him? Have you seen this guy play? His stats and International accreditations look good. Or is this just yet another anti club post that infers you know better? Asking for the less grumpy among us.....
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DavefromWatford added 22:11 - Aug 22 Caceres has played 3 matches so far this season for Club America and got 3 yellow cards. That is worse than Morsey.
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planetblue_2011 added 08:00 - Aug 23 Poor Woolfie he’s town through & through & been a great player for the club, but if he feels he wants more regular football then it’s in his own interest to go. Shame I like Woolfie. If we sign the Uraguay bloke he should hopefully bring something different with international experience. Whatever happens will be for the best. COYBS
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Lightningboy added 09:51 - Aug 23 Soooo...if we sign this guy i'm assuming he'll partner O'Shea.....which will mean Greaves isn't going to be very happy just like Woolfie..... Players need to realise that it's a squad game these days.
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