Arsenal are reportedly considering a potential £75m bid for Brighton & Hove Albion young midfielder Moises Caicedo.
Caicedo, 21, was one of the brightest stars of the Premier League season, starting 18 of Brighton’s 19 games, helping his team to sixth place.
The talented central midfielder has already made 28 appearances for Ecuador and gained valuable experience at the World Cup in Qatar, where he scored against Senegal in the group stage.
Brighton have already turned down some serious offers this month and while they have reportedly set Caicedo’s price at nine figures, Arsenal are poised to see how much they are willing to give up.
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Arsenal are determined to add reinforcements before the end of January, Fihaes said, and they will see if £75m is enough to keep Caicedo away from Brighton.
Metro had previously reported that Brighton would stand up to a £100m fee, having already beaten £50m from Chelsea.
Fihaes believes Arsenal are ready to surpass Chelsea in the pursuit of Caicedo, which they are in the driver’s seat, if Brighton wants to move before the transfer window closes.
ROUND
– According to the Daily Telegraph, Chelsea and Liverpool Both will pursue the 24-year-old Wolverhampton midfielder Matheus Nunezwhich is expected to be worth £55 million.
– 90 minutes to write a report Tottenham sure they will complete their move to the 23-year-old Sporting right-back Pedro Porro in the coming days after the negotiations on the clause on his release.
– 90 minutes adds Sporting will target the 22-year-old Brighton defender. Tariq Lamptey as a Porro replacement though Lyon are also interested in the defender of “The Seagull”.
Everton lowered their asking price for Anthony Gordon up to £40m plus surcharges after their original £60m estimate was delayed Newcastle Unitedaccording to the Telegraph.
– Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Inter will demand £35m (€40m) for the 26-year-old right-back. Denzel Dumfrieswhich is the goal Chelsea, Newcastle and Manchester United.
