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Chelsea transfer news: Brighton star Moises Caicedo could be on his way to London during the summer if Arsenal make their final decision on the midfielder.
Chelsea headed Arsenal in the race to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton this summer after some key decisions were made on the midfielder.
The Gunners and Blues had both turned down offers for Caicedo from Brighton during the January transfer window and had rekindled their interest in the 21-year-old midfielder even before the summer window. Manchester United and Liverpool are also said to have recently entered the running for him.
That said, football.london has ended all the latest transfer speculation about Caicedo’s future on the south coast. With a move for Moises Caicedo likely to cost Chelsea a large sum, the idea of swap deals with Brighton is still being touted.
Forward Armando Broja will not be involved in any deals, according to Fabrizio Romano after reports linked the Cobham academy graduate with a move to the Seagulls.
However, a Guardian report claims Conor Gallagher could be involved in any deal, while Levi Colwill’s future is also in question.
Chelsea tabled a £60m offer for the Seagulls just two weeks ago, according to The Athletic, which came as something of a “secret” offer following radio silence.
While this offer appears to have been rejected, it suggests the move may be further along than previously thought. Arsenal retired
Arsenal withdrew from attempts to sign Moises Caicedo this summer, leaving Chelsea in pole position to sign the Brighton star. The Gunners had turned down an initial offer for fellow target Declan Rice and instead made him their priority.
According to The Times, Arsenal have pulled out of the race to sign Caicedo, with Manchester United replacing him.
Mikel Arteta has a Caicedo plan
According to The Evening Standard, it’s Caicedo’s versatility that makes him such an attractive prospect. Arteta is said to believe the young midfielder can play as both world no. 6 and as a further striker in the role of no. countryside.
But the signing of Caicedo and senior midfielder Declan Rice could cost north Londoners nearly £200million, which would likely require some significant selling given Arteta is also looking to bolster his defense this summer.
Brighton transfer fear revealed
Moises Caicedo’s Brighton team-mate Pervis Estupinan has admitted he fears his fellow Ecuadorian international will leave the Seagulls this summer. Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all linked, with the two London sides most likely to sign Caicedo.
It is possible Caicedo will stay at Brighton but his club and team-mate Estupinan have suggested that is unlikely. As quoted by ESPN, he said: “I think a lot of teams would like him if he had a player in the Me category.” “We’re all afraid he’ll leave us.
Since I’ve always talked to him, I’ll be very happy to play alongside him if he stays like this so I can continue to enjoy his football.”
Brighton ask for a lot of money
According to the Telegraph, Brighton are asking for “much more” than £70m if they are to part ways with Caicedo this summer.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all rumored to be interested in the versatile midfielder, with Liverpool also possibly in the running to sign him depending on their financial situation.
Arsenal ‘accept personal terms’
Moises Caicedo has agreed personal terms to sign for Arsenal this summer, according to Ecuadorian media Teradeportes via The Mirror.
The Champions League offer would have been a deciding factor for Caicedo, but it is also noted that higher salaries could entice him to move to Chelsea. Chelsea’s plans after the deal with Ugarte
Chelsea are expected to push for a transfer to take over Moises Caicedo from Brighton in the upcoming summer transfer window, Football.london understands.
Rating Brighton
For Brighton to sell Moises Caicedo in the summer transfer window could cost at least £80m, according to a new Guardian report.
Arsenal offered £70m in January but was turned down as Caicedo signed a new contract and went on to deliver further fantastic performances on the south coast, apparently with a price increase.
Chelsea have a crucial bargaining chip over Arsenal in Moises Caicedo transfer race
A report from The Guardian claims the Blues could have a significant edge over the Gunners when it comes to negotiating a deal for Caicedo. Chelsea may be willing to offer Levi Colwill a second season loan deal at the Amex Stadium following the young defender’s impressive spell with De Zerbi’s side in the 2022/23 season.
Pochettino intends to bring Colwill back into the Chelsea first team next season, but with plenty of options at centre-back already available, it may be wise to let the youngster go out on loan again and continue his development.
The player’s whereabouts on another move from Stamford Bridge is still unclear, but a return to Brighton could be of interest to Colwill, who are attracting interest from Liverpool and Manchester City.
Chelsea’s “first priority”.
Moises Caicedo has become Chelsea’s “number one priority” this summer, according to Simon Phillips.
The Brighton midfielder appears to be a prime target for incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino, who has reportedly greenlighted a potential deal. “Unless a miracle happens, Chelsea won’t sign Declan Rice this summer (it’s not over),” Phillips told Chelsea-news.co.
“And by the way, yesterday I was told by a top source that Chelsea have made Caicedo their top priority in midfield this summer. It has been approved by the decision makers and Pochettino, Chelsea want Caicedo and will move very soon for him.”
Caicedo’s price revealed
Arsenal lead Chelsea in the race to land Caicedo this summer, according to Pete O’Rourke.
Arsenal are set to rekindle interest this summer as Brighton have now agreed to lose Caicedo, who is valued at between £70m and £80m.
Roberto De Zerbi offers fresh take on Moises Caicedo Brighton exit
Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi has offered a fresh take on Moises Caicedo’s future as the 21-year-old is linked with a summer move to Arsenal and Chelsea.
football.london understands West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice is Arteta’s priority for the summer window as the north Londoners look to bolster their options in the center of the park, with Caicedo also a name on the list. club restricted list.
Now De Zerbi has stressed that Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister are not guaranteed to leave Brighton this summer, but there is a possibility that they will.
When asked if Caicedo and Mac Allister would be leaving Brighton, he replied: “I didn’t say it like that. I said there might be the possibility of losing some great players like Caicedo, Mac Allister and Mitoma.”
“We are Brighton and I know the politics of our club, my club. We have to be ready to bring other good players with the right characteristics, the right condition from our club.”
Following the Seagulls’ 3-0 win against the Gunners on Sunday, manager De Zerbi said of the midfield combination: “We will definitely lose some players [this summer], maybe [Moises] Caicedo and [Alexis] Mac Allister.
We have to be ready to bring in better players and for the others; [Kaoru] Mitoma, [Pervis] Estupinan, I think the best solution for them is to stay with us.”
Arteta wants two midfielders
Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke will be heavily backing Mikel Arteta this summer, freeing up a huge budget that could exceed £200m according to the Times.
football.london understands West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice Arteta’s priority for the summer term as north Londoners look to strengthen their mid-park options, with Caicedo also a name on the club’s shortlist.
Arteta are now rumored to be looking to sign both at the end of the current campaign, two signings which could cost £170m together.
Apologies from Gabriel Martinelli
has expressed regret for offending Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli after his challenge injured the Brazilian international on Sunday afternoon.
Martinelli was forced off in the first half of a 3-0 defeat to the Seagulls after being the victim of a bad tackle by the Ecuadorian in the first substitutions of the match.
Now the tough midfielder has apologized on social media and admitted he regrets the tackle.
On Twitter, he said, “If I could go back in time, I wouldn’t have made that bad tackle. (Get emoji).”
Moises Caicedo clearly expresses Arsenal’s feelings after the failed transfer
Brighton star Moises Caicedo has made his feelings for Arsenal perfectly clear, despite his failure to push through a move to the Emirates Stadium in January.
Caicedo has now revealed that he still wants Arteta’s side to win the Premier League title for Manchester City this season and has spoken about his failed bid to move to the Emirates Stadium earlier this season.
Speaking to the Telegraph, Caicedo said: “I was going to go. “I suffered a lot. I’m sure I’ll have a lot of other opportunities. That’s why I keep doing things well. [But] it was difficult.
“In the beginning, when I wasn’t going, a lot of people made fun of me on Instagram. People treated me badly.
“I haven’t checked my social media as it would have hurt me to see things. I had watched a lot of Arsenal before I knew there was a possibility of me signing for them.
I watched them and I liked them because they have a lot of young players, talented and a few stars, but always have the mentality to want more”.
Caicedo signs a new contract with Brighton
Arsenal and Chelsea have taken a beating in their transfer chasing Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo. The Ecuador international has signed a new long-term contract to stay with the Seagulls until 2027, with a club option for a further year.
In a shocking turn of events, the 21-year-old has now entrusted his long-term future to Brighton after signing a new deal which sees him stay on the South Coast until 2027, with the Seagulls given the option to extend his deal . for another year.
A statement from Brighton said: “Moises Caicedo has entrusted his long-term future to Albion by agreeing to a new contract which runs until 2027 with a club option for a further year.”
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