Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Moises Caicedo of Brighton, but Manchester United may have put an interesting curve ball into the story.
As the January transfer season nears its end, rival Manchester United may have given the Moises Caicedo trade story a twist that will affect Arsenal and Chelsea. This month, both London teams have been strongly connected with a bid for the Brighton star.
The Blues were the first to make a bid for the 21-year-old, reportedly in the £55 million region, in an effort to address their midfield issues. Although the Seagulls quickly rejected that suggestion, it didn't stop the Gunners from making their own football-related proposition. London has been informed that a £60 million bid was also submitted but rejected.
The Ecuadorian international has since taken matters into his own hands by announcing his wish to leave the south coast club and his plans for the future.
It said: "I'm honoured to be able to secure a transfer record for Brighton, which will enable them to reinvest the money and support the team's ongoing success. I believe the fans can understand why I want to accept this fantastic chance since they have given me a place in their hearts and will always have a place in mine."
Then, Caicedo skipped training on Saturday in preparation for his team's match against Liverpool in the FA Cup's fourth round, according to rumours that he had been instructed to stay away until after the transfer deadline had passed. With barely a few days left, it is still unclear how this tale will conclude.
He said to the Athletic: "To play for Manchester United is my ultimate goal. Antonio Valencia is a good role model. He was able to reach that level because to his strength and commitment. That encourages me to keep putting in effort and doing morally."
The Red Devils are starting to make plans for the summer even though they are unlikely to spend during the January transfer window. If Caicedo decides to stay at Brighton past next Tuesday, the transfer market may become completely unregulated in a matter of months.
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