Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi has revealed what he told Moises Caicedo after his failed transfer to Chelsea and Arsenal. Both London clubs came in for the 21-year-old but the Seagulls remained firm on their stance he would not be for sale in the January window.
The Blues made their move to sign Caicedo in the middle of the trading period after it looked as though they had lost out on Benfica star Enzo Fernandez. Arsenal meanwhile, appeared from nowhere in the final days of the month with an offer which was immediately rejected by Brighton.
While Brighton did not want Caicedo to leave, the midfielder appeared to be tempted by a move to the Gunners so much so he tried to force the transfer by releasing a statement hinting at his wish to leave. Despite that and another two proposals from Arsenal, Caicedo remained on the south coast and has since signed a new contract at the club.
