Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo has eliminated the chances of a move to Arsenal or Chelsea in the summer by signing a new long-term deal with the Seagulls. The Ecuadorian was targeted by both London clubs in the January transfer market.
Caicedo appeared to be leaving Amex amid intense speculation about a move to the Gunners or Blues. The two London rivals made offers of around £60-70m for the midfielder.
However, Brighton rejected those proposals, insisting that the player was not for sale. That was despite the Ecuadorian taking to Instagram to request a public transfer.
The young midfielder remains at the Amex and has now committed his long-term future to the club.
Caicedo has featured 25 times in all competitions, scoring one goal and providing one assist this season. He has signed a new four-year contract with an option for one more year. His manager, Roberto De Zerbi, is delighted with the extension, telling the Brighton website:
“This is fantastic news for the club, our fans, myself and most importantly Moises. It will make us stronger as we move towards our goals on the pitch.”
Arsenal passed on Jorginho from Chelsea once they learned of Brighton’s £90m valuation of Caicedo. The Italian midfielder joined the Gunners for £12m.
Meanwhile, Graham Potter’s side got their main target in midfield, Benfica’s Enzo Fernández. The Blues broke the British transfer record to land the Argentine for £106.8m.
A future move for Caicedo, potentially in the summer, remained a possibility for Arsenal and Chelsea. However, the midfielder now seems more than happy to stay at Brighton.
Amadou Onana opens the door to a possible signing for Arsenal or Chelsea
Everton midfielder Amadou Onana has also been on Arsenal and Chelsea’s radar. The Belgian turned down interest from both London teams in January as he wanted to help the Toffees in their fight against relegation.
However, he has opened the door to a possible move to the Emirates or Stamford Bridge in an interview. Onana sees himself playing for a top club in the future:
“I see myself having had many life experiences, which will have made me learn a lot about the human being in general, as well as about myself. I see myself, God willing, in one of the biggest clubs recognized worldwide”.
Amadou Onana for Everton vs. Liverpool:◉ Greater pass accuracy (88%)◉ Greater number of duels won (11)◉= Greater number of ball recoveries (8)◉ Greater number of tackles (7)◉ Greater number of aerial duels won (3) Will sleep good tonight 🥵 https://t.co/wDiOksJ8w8
Onana joined Everton from LOSC Lille last summer for £33.5m. He scored one goal and provided assists in 25 intercontest games. The Belgian has been key to Sean Dyche’s team this season.
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