According to reports, Mikel Arteta, the head coach of Arsenal, has informed the club’s leadership that he is determined to acquire Moises Caicedo during the upcoming summer transfer window.
Arsenal’s head coach, Mikel Arteta, is rumored to have made a strong request to the club’s hierarchy regarding the signing of Brighton’s Moises Caicedo at all costs, according to sources.
The Gunners have identified the need for a new midfielder and are believed to be keen on West Ham United’s Declan Rice, along with a continued interest in Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
The Ecuadorian international was a top target for the North London club during the January transfer window, but their advances were rebuffed by Brighton, despite Chelsea’s efforts to secure his services. As a result, Arsenal opted to bring in Jorginho from Chelsea as a low-cost alternative.
However, recent reports from Spanish outlet Nacional suggest that Arteta is still intent on securing Caicedo’s signature, with the midfielder being one of his “obsessions.” The Arsenal boss is said to be convinced that Caicedo is the “best option” to bolster his midfield and is keen to have him at his disposal next season.
It is believed that Arteta has emphasized the need to add one more piece to his midfield, and he has no doubts that Caicedo is the man for the job.
Arsenal will likely have to fend off interest from other potential suitors if they are to secure the 19-year-old’s services, but Arteta’s determination to acquire his target could prove to be a decisive factor in the negotiations.