Brighton seek over £70m for Moises Caicedo as Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United advance plot

Moises Caicedo was denied a move to Arsenal in January. Photo: AMA/Matthew Ashton

Brighton will demand well over £70m for Moises Caicedo this summer as the race for the midfielder intensifies.

Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United are showing interest in Caicedo, who has made a name for himself himself as one of the most dynamic players in the Premier League. and versatile midfielders.

It is also believed that Liverpool could still enter the race, depending on the finances involved, even though Jurgen Klopp's team is in the process of finalizing a move to join Caicedo's teammate from Brighton, Alexis Mac Allister.

At the time, Brighton refused to sell the 21-year-old, but , having qualified for next season's Europa League, is ready to let him leave the club in the coming weeks.

Arsenal are still interested in Caicedo, but their midfield priority is Declan Rice, captain of West Ham United, and they are looking to bolster their defence, too, this summer.

Chelsea could greatly improve their chances of winning the race for Caicedo by including Levi Colville, their young centre-back, as part of the deal.

Colville spent last season on loan at the Amex Stadium and Brighton have made it clear they would like to sign the 20-year-old on a permanent basis. Chelsea, however, insist that he is not for sale.

“Brighton's policy is that. I think it's only right that they can leave.»

Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi said last month that he expected Caicedo to be sold despite the midfielder signing a new contract in March.

“I think. this could be Alexis and Moises' last game, I'm sorry,» De Zerby said after Brighton's trip to Aston Villa on the last day of the Premier League season.

«They are two great people. and two great players. Brighton's policy is this. I think it's only right that they can leave, change teams and play at a higher level.»

Chelsea's pursuit of Caicedo comes amid uncertainty over N'Golo Kante's future. There is a real possibility that the Frenchman could leave Stamford Bridge when his contract expires at the end of the month, according to Telegraph Sport, as Chelsea will not be embroiled in a trade war with Saudi Arabia over the 32-year-old.