Fabrizio, who initially refuted the news of the 2nd bid, said Arsenal has now submitted a new bid for Caicedo. worth £70m with add-ons included
By Kehinde Okeowo
Italian Journalist, Fabrizio Romano who initially refuted reports that league leaders, Arsenal, have sent in a second bid for Brighton’s midfielder, Moises Caicedo, has now confirmed the news.
The Gunner had earlier submitted £60million to Brighton for the services of the Ecuador international but the Seagulls rejected the bid, saying the player was not up for sale.
Caicedo later sent a passionate plea via social media to the club hierarchy to let him leave and reports from England indicate Arsenal offered an improved £70million second bid.
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However, football expert, Fabrizio Romano provided an exclusive update on the Moises Caicedo transfer saga, saying he is not aware of any new bids from Arsenal.
He wrote: “Despite reports to the contrary, I’m not aware of second Arsenal bid submitted on Saturday, let’s see on Sunday what happens.
“The last bid was the one I mentioned on Friday: £60m, rejected. Brighton insist they want to keep Caicedo, not an easy one.”
In a new post shared on Twitter, Fabrizio has now confirmed the development, saying Arsenal has sent in a second bid worth £70m with add-ons included.
He tweeted: “Arsenal submitted new bid for Moises Caicedo. Understand it’s worth £70m package add-ons included.
“Brighton don’t want to sell the player, stance very clear after £60m opening bid rejected — but Arsenal try again as Caicedo wants the move.”
Meanwhile, Sky Sports has reported that Arsenal’s fresh £70m bid for midfielder Moises Caicedo has been rejected by Brighton, as they insisted the midfielder is not for sale in January.
