Both Chelsea and Arsenal have, on Friday, been dealt a blow on the transfer front.
This comes after one of the Premier League’s most in-demand stars agreed to commit to fresh terms with his current employers.
The player in question? Moises Caicedo.
The name of midfield starlet Caicedo, of course, took its place front and centre in the headlines throughout the January transfer window.
This came as the Ecuadorian, owing to a stellar opening half of the campaign with Brighton & Hove Albion, was added to the wishlists of not one, but two of the English top-flight’s biggest clubs.
After Chelsea first identified Caicedo as an alternative to first-choice midfield target Enzo Fernandez, capital rivals Arsenal soon entered the fray.
When all was said and done, though, the stance of the board at the Amex that Caicedo was simply not for sale, proved unwavering.
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Reports pointing towards renewed summer interest on the part of Arsenal and Chelsea alike, nevertheless, has continued to run rampant, but, as alluded to above, Brighton have today moved to deal a fresh blow to their Premier League rivals.
This comes amid confirmation that Caicedo has been convinced to commit his long-term future to the Seagulls.
As per an official announcement across the club’s social media platforms, the 21-year-old has penned a new contract in England’s southeast.
The deal, which runs through the summer of 2027, features a club option for a further year, as well as a significant pay rise.
Moises Caicedo has committed his long-term future to the Albion by agreeing a new contract that runs until 2027, with a club option for an extra year. ✍️
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