Arsenal have submitted a new bid for Moises Caicedo worth £70million, according to reports.
The Gunners saw a £60m bid for the Ecuadorian turned down on Friday morning, with the Seagulls said to be demanding £75m. Caicedo did not turn up to training on Saturday before missing the FA Cup victory over Liverpool on Sunday afternoon as speculation surrounding his future intensifies in the final days of the window.
After Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi admitted that the club are "ready to go forward" without the talented midfielder, news of an improved offer from the Gunners emerged on Sunday evening. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano posted on Twitter: "EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal submitted new bid for Moises Caicedo. Understand it's worth £70 package add-ons included.