Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo will not be considered for selection for the FA Cup fourth round tie against Liverpool on Sunday, according to reports on the south coast.
The Ecuador international has been the subject of a £55million bid from Chelsea and an offer of £60m from Arsenal - both of which have been rejected by the Seagulls.
After seeing Arsenal's bid rejected on Friday, Caicedo took to his social media accounts to post what seemed like a goodbye message to Brighton.
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"I am grateful to Mr. Bloom and Brighton for giving me the chance to come to the Premier League and I feel I have always done my best for them. I always play football with a smile and with heart. I am the youngest of 10 siblings from a poor upbringing in Santa Domingo in Ecuador.
"My dream always to be the most decorated player in the history of Ecuador. I am proud to be able to bring in a record transfer fee for Brighton which would allow them to reinvest it and help the club continue to be successful.
"The fans have taken me into their hearts and they will always be in my heart so I hope they can understand why I want to take up this magnificent opportunity.”
Caicedo though has now reportedly been told to stay away from training with the Seagulls. The midfielder is said to have not reported for training on Saturday morning as he looks to force a move away from the south coast, but Brighton intend on keeping their star until the summer at least.
The Argus claim Caicedo will not be considered for Sunday's FA Cup tie as Liverpool head to the Amex Stadium, with the 21-year-old being given time off until after the transfer window closes in order for him to refocus.
Liverpool have also been linked with a move for the midfielder this month, although Jurgen Klopp has suggested the club are unlikely to do any more business in January following the signing of Cody Gakpo.
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