Fabrizio Romano has told CaughtOffside that Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal and Graham Potter’s Chelsea both have spoken to Moises Caicedo.
The Italian journalist has claimed that both Arsenal and Chelsea have had offers for Caicedo turned down by his club Brighton and Hove Albion.
Romano has added that the Gunners and the Blues have already spoken to the Ecuador international midfielder.
The 21-year-old has said on Instagram that he wants to leave Brighton in the final days of the January transfer window.
Fabrizio Romano on Arsenal, Chelsea and Moises Caicedo
Romano said: “Despite reports to the contrary, I’m not aware of second Arsenal bid submitted on Saturday, let’s see on Sunday what happens.
“The last bid was the one I mentioned on Friday: £60m, rejected. Brighton insist they want to keep Caicedo, not an easy one.
“Arsenal are pushing on Caicedo deal also on player side, Chelsea already had conversations on player side but their last bid was £55m ten days ago; rejected too.
“For sure it’s a crazy situation and so it can be open until the Deadline Day.”
Arsenal or Chelsea?
In our view, Moises Caicedo should pick Arsenal over Chelsea in the January transfer window.
Now, it is very likely that Chelsea will be able to offer the youngster more salary than Arsenal.
And the Blues could also be willing to pay more in transfer fees for Caicedo than the Gunners.
However, from a sporting perspective, Arsenal would be the better choice for the youngster.
Chelsea have a number of midfielders, and the Brighton star could struggle to establish himself as a regular in the first team.
Yes, he is only 21 now, but how many young players have made it big at Chelsea in recent years?
Arsenal are building a very strong squad, and Caicedo could be able to establish himself alongside Thomas Partey in the middle of the park.
Moreover, the Gunners could win the Premier League title this season.
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