Arsenal learn Moises Caicedo price as fans complain transfer will cost ‘almost as much as Bellingham’
ARSENAL have learned how much they will need to pay in order to land Moises Caicedo after Brighton reportedly named their asking price.
Caicedo, who starred in Brighton’s 1-0 win over Manchester United, was the subject of a £70million bid from the Gunners in the January transfer window.
However, the Seagulls rejected this offer and Caicedo has remained a key part of Roberto de Zerbi‘s set-up on the south coast after signing a new long-term contract running to 2027.
But now Brighton have named their asking price for any potential suitors for the midfielder.
According to Sky Sports, they will expect offers “well in excess” of the £70m offer submitted by Arsenal in January.
The report adds that Brighton will not stand in the 21-year-old’s way if a suitable bid is arrives this summer.
Arsenal have retained their interest in Caicedo, with the Ecuador international reportedly one of the top names on Mikel Arteta‘s six-man summer shopping list.
Caicedo’s strong form this season has also piqued the interest of clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea.
Reacting to the news online, one Twitter user said: “Bellingham won’t go for much more than that.
“Good player but I’d be disappointed if we paid that for him after saying Jude was too expensive.”
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A second typed: “Caicedo is not worth £100m. Yes he’s good but that’s just a scam.”
A third wrote: “If Brighton demand £100m+ for Caicedo we should walk. He’s not worth that and neither is Declan Rice.”
The same policy goes for fellow Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister, who has reportedly held talks with Man Utd over a transfer.