Premier League leaders Arsenal are reportedly ‘considering’ making a move to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, despite interest from Chelsea.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta admitted on Wednesday that he is concerned by his midfield depth with Mohamed Elneny expected to be out injured for a while.
Arteta hinted that a new midfielder could be purchased before the winter transfer window closes next Tuesday.
“If there’s anything else available that can make us better we’ll look at it,” the Spanish manager told reporters.
“Well, we need some more cover in midfield ideally if we can but obviously, in this market, it’s very complicated to do that.”
Arsenal have been linked with Juventus and United States midfielder Weston McKennie, with Leeds United also trying to sign the 24-year-old.
However, they are now ramping up their interest in Brighton’s Caicedo, according to The Telegraph.
Chelsea are also interested in signing Caicedo, which does not bode well for Arsenal after what happened with a certain Ukrainian winger…
Graham Potter’s side have had a £55million bid rejected by Brighton for the Ecuadorian midfielder.
Albion are reportedly holding out for at least £75m and are particularly reluctant to sell one of their best players mid-season.
In Wednesday’s Football Transfer Gossip, it was said that Brighton value Caicedo as high as £100m.
Chelsea are said to be the current frontrunners to sign the 21-year-old, who could be the perfect N’Golo Kante replacement.
Caicedo’s relationship with Potter – who left Brighton for the Blues earlier this season – could play a huge part in his decision if it came down to a choice between the two London clubs.
Having said that, Arsenal are flying this season and are the current favourites to win the Premier League, while Chelsea sit mid-table, so the Ecuador international might prefer a move to the Emirates given their current success.
The report states that Arteta wants to sign a new midfielder before the end of the month with Elneny’s injury still being assessed.
Caicedo would obviously be very expensive signing, but Arsenal should have the funds to make it happen after making a big-money bid to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk earlier this month.
Arsenal’s midfield three is very much set in stone with Thomas Partey operating as a No. 6 with Granit Xhaka and Martin Odegaard either side of him.
Caicedo would be a superb addition but game time might not be guaranteed, unless Partey – who has…
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