Brighton CEO Paul Barber has given Arsenal and Chelsea a lifeline in the race to sign Moises Caicedo. The 21-year-old was heavily linked with an exit from the Amex Stadium in January and, desperate to secure a move, he issued an eye-opening statement on social media.
However, despite Caicedo's best efforts, a departure failed to materialise with the Seagulls adamant that the midfielder wasn't going to leave. The Gunners submitted two bids for the Ecuador international but both were rejected, football.london understands.
It was said that the Blues were also eyeing a move for Caicedo in the event that they were unable to prise Enzo Fernandez from Benfica. However, Todd Boehly proved successful in his mission to sign the Argentina international and speculation of a move to Stamford Bridge fizzled out.
