Brighton & Hove midfielder Moises Caicedo has declared that he’s targeted on his present membership regardless of being linked with a transfer away from the south coast. The 21-year-old central midfielder made the feedback throughout an interview on Tuesday with the group’s official web site.
“I’ve been targeted on doing issues very effectively and to be up there preventing for a very good place,” mentioned Caicedo. Brighton is at present within the combine for a spot in Europe in sixth place with a recreation or two in hand on a lot of its rivals.
“I’m targeted on Brighton. I’m right here, I’m taking part in each day. Issues from exterior don’t bother me, nor does it take that focus away as a result of I’m targeted solely on right here. I deal with [the speculation] effectively. You hear rumors right here and there, however I solely attempt to be targeted on the membership.”
Brighton have already rejected a $67 million bid for Moisés Caicedo
Caicedo joined the Seagulls in 2021 from Ecuadorian aspect Independiente for round $5 million. The Premier League membership has not too long ago rejected a $67 million provide from Chelsea in the course of the January switch window. Brighton are in no rush to promote their star and can maintain out for the fitting value.
Staff head coach Roberto De Zerbi not too long ago raved about Caicedo and declared his needs for the midfielder to stay with the membership. “Caicedo is essential for us. I hope he finishes the season with us,” De Zerbi mentioned.
“It’s at all times troublesome to make certain, however when huge groups need our gamers it’s excellent news for us. The very best answer is that he finishes the season with us. If he continues to play like this within the final video games, it’s potential that in the summertime he can go away for one more group.”
Three PL golf equipment vying for midfielder
Together with Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool are additionally reportedly all for Caicedo. The Premier League leaders have already signed Leandro Trossard from Brighton, however might use reinforcements in central midfield. Regardless of having a clearly proficient group, the Gunners might use a bit extra depth.
Whereas Caicedo has confirmed that he’s targeted on his present membership, the midfielder has not too long ago modified brokers. The transfer has fueled hypothesis that he’s in search of a transfer away from Brighton. Nonetheless, the Ecuador worldwide will value a reasonably penny if he departs the south coast this month.
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