Arsenal would likely have to pay more than £80m to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton this summer.
That’s according tojournalist Ben Jacobs, who shares more information on the Ecuadorian international’s future.
Arsenalhave had an interest inMoises Caicedofor some time now.
They made several efforts to sign the 21-year-old in January but ultimately couldn’t get a Ԁєɑł over the line.
Chelsea are now the team who seemmost keenon Caicedo, but they’re facing the same stubbornness that Arsenal did six months ago.
Arsenal haven’t made another effort to sign Caicedo yet this summer.
That may be in part due to the fact that they’ve already made a club-record addition in the form ofDeclan Rice.
However, earlier in the summer, it was suggested that Arsenalcould gofor the Brighton star ifThomas Parteyleaves.
That also looks unlikely now, but Jacobs has shared what Arsenal would have to pay to sign Caicedo this summer.
It’s a huge fee and one that the Gunners are unlikely to be able to afford unless there are significant sales.
Arsenal will have to pay £80m for Caicedo if they re-enter negotiations
Speaking about the 21-year-old’s prospects in the transfer window,Jacobs said: “With Arsenal, they’ve not come in again for Moises Caicedo. It would be great for Arsenal, it would be an incredible signing to pull off.
“But remember, anybody that enters the race for Moises Caicedo now is only helping Brighton get a fee of £100m or more.
“If there’s any other suitor that comes in and I think Arsenal found this with Rice.
“If Arsenal enter the race, they’re going to have to go minimum above £80m because that was the rєjєƈτed bid but then Brighton are going to have to manufacture a bidding war and that’s not something that Arsenal will want to get sucked into.”
The ‘incredible’ midfielder has shown on the south coast that he’s one of the league’s most exciting young players.
His composure in midfield and versatility would make him a fantastic option for Mikel Arteta.
It’s very hard to see a situation where Arsenal pay £80m or more for Caicedo this summer.
If Chelsea can’t agree a Ԁєɑł this summer then the Gunners might be tempted to enter the race again in January.
However, Caicedo is only getting better and that might increase Brighton’s demands even further in the future.
