Arsenal might be probably the most facets who might make a move for Moises Caicedo in the summertime, with Brighton & Hove Albion anticipating approaches from large clubs.
Do Arsenal nonetheless need Caicedo?
Over the January switch window, the Gunners’ hobby in Caicedo was once neatly reported with the Seagulls believed to have knocked again two provides from Mikel Arteta’s aspect.
And for the reason that wintry weather window, the midfielder has put pen to paper on a new deal at the south coast which is able to see his contractual keep thru till 2027.
Now with 4 years final on his deal on the Amex Stadium, Arsenal can have a harder activity on their fingers if they’re to pursue their hobby within the Ecuadorian.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano has claimed the brand new deal at Brighton does no longer come with a unencumber clause, with the Seagulls anticipating larger clubs to come knocking in the summertime:
“The expectation is for big clubs to be back again in the summer. So things will happen again around Moises Caicedo in the summer; of course, Brighton will be stronger in the negotiation after this new contract. There is no release clause in the contract of Moises Caicedo, but he’s one to watch in the summer, for sure.”
Is Caicedo definitely worth the cash?
It is assumed the Gunners had presented within the area of £70m for Caicedo in January, which does beg the query of what Brighton will now be asking for him.
Having penned a brand new deal, the Seagulls now seem to be in a more potent place than they have been previous within the 12 months to call for the next price for their midfielder.
Arsenal have additionally been linked with a possible move for Declan Rice this summer season, who simplest has one-year final on his present deal at West Ham United.
Who would you favor at Arsenal?
Moises Caicedo
Declan Rice
The pair have established themselves as two of the most productive within the Premier League of their place however this new deal might probably get rid of the perception of going for each in the summertime.
Rice has confirmed the larger attacking danger – albeit simplest scoring two times – having supplied extra shot-creating movements in keeping with 90 mins when put next to Caicedo (via FBref).
However, the Brighton guy has averaged extra tackles and passes in keeping with 90 mins in comparison to the England midfielder this season.
Having additionally presented extra tackles in keeping with 90 than present Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, Caicedo has proven indicators of doubtless being in a position to give you the Gunners with a long-term possibility in midfield.
However, this new deal might probably put a spanner within the works, with the asking worth in all probability skyrocketing at the again of the contract extension.