Mexican side Club America are reported to have made a counterproposal to the Blues regarding target Sebastian Caceres.

TWTD revealed that Caceres was a Blues target almost a fortnight ago with news of a bid having been made emerging last week and then confirmed by the Liga MX side’s president Santiago Baños.

That offer was turned down, as had been the case with a bid from Spartak Moscow, having fallen some way short of Club America’s $10 million (£7.5 million) valuation.

Now, according to various reports, Club America have made a counterproposal to the Blues ahead of Monday evening’s transfer deadline.

SoyFutbol reports that they propose a fee of close to $8.5 million (£5.9 million) for the Uruguay international.

Caceres is understood to be interested in a move to the Championship, viewing the switch as a first step into European football, while also not unhappy if he remains with his current side.

The 25-year-old joined Club America 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, Coventry, Watford and Stoke among them.

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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trevski_s added 21:54 - Aug 27 This is could be a good deal if we can get him in but a shame if its at the expense of Woolfy going as I do like him, he IS Ipswich through and through. Maybe try Woolfy at RB as I know its not his natural position but he can play there
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Billysherlockblue added 22:32 - Aug 27 When was the last time one of our defenders got a headed goal when needed. I can't remember. Also I luv wolfie but for a big man not combative enough for me. Just my opinion
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armchaircritic59 added 23:48 - Aug 27 blues1, yes I know, as I said, the stats came from matches up to February time. I don't think he figured hardly at all from then, and as you rightly pointed out, it was a nightmare period when probably our best players were the ones that hardly ever made it onto the pitch! I'm not suggesting that LW was the sole reason the results in general were better with him in the side, I was just pointing out an interesting coincidence. It was up to the individual to make of it whatever they wanted, and I got the answers I expected, people who were pro LW gave positive replies, those that wouldn't have him in the side ( and I saw one poster even say he wouldn't allow him on the team bus! ), put a negative spin on things.

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