Caicedo has emerged as one of the in-demand midfielders in the EPL so far and this has resulted in Arsenal and Chelsea jostling for his signature
By Kehinde Okeowo
Italian Journalist and football expert, Fabrizio Romano has refuted reports that league leaders, Arsenal have sent in a second bid for Brighton’s midfielder, Moises Caicedo.
Caicedo has emerged as one of the in-demand midfielders in the English Premier League after some outstanding performances in his time with Brighton, leading to Arsenal and Chelsea battling for his signature this January window.
The Gunner and the Blues have submitted £60million and £55million bids respectively to Brighton for the services of the Ecuador international but the Seagulls have rejected both bids.
However, Caicedo seems interested in a move away from Brighton, as he has issued a passionate plea on social media to the club to let him leave and reports from England indicate Arsenal has now offered an improved £70million bid.
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According to caught offside.com, Fabrizio Romano has provided an exclusive update on the Moises Caicedo transfer saga, saying he is not aware of any new bids from Arsenal.
He, however, admitted it’s a “crazy” saga, and one that he expects could remain open right until Deadline Day.
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,” Romano said. “The last bid was the one I mentioned on Friday: £60m, rejected. Brighton insist they want to keep Caicedo, not an easy one.
“Arsenal are pushing on Caicedo deal also on player side, Chelsea already had conversations on player side but their last bid was £55m ten days ago; rejected too.
“For sure it’s a crazy situation and so it can be open until the Deadline Day.”
Arsenal could really do with bringing in a top young talent like Caicedo as soon as possible, with the 21-year-old having the potential of turning Mikel Arteta’s side into EPL winners.
Chelsea, meanwhile, still need to rebuild after a difficult season, and Caicedo could be ideal to strengthen their midfield.
