A Premier League or European club looking to sign Ecuadorian midfielder Moisés Caicedo will have to pay 90 million British pounds ($110 million). Brighton, the owner of the sports rights to the tricolor, has increased the price of its star, the British newspaper writes Sun.

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After Caicedo’s participation in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the English media announced Chelsea, Manchester United and even Real Madrid, but the firm proposals came from Arsenal.

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Mikel Arteta, the Gunners coach, made the Santo Domingo-born player a priority on his list of signings in the last winter market. According to the British press, the Gunners made the first offer for 60 million pounds sterling (73 million dollars), and the last one for 70 million (86 million dollars), and both were rejected by the seagulls.

The new contract signed by Moisés Caicedo does not bind him to Brighton, according to Shay Given

Now, Sun reveals: “Despite the child prodigy’s new contract (signed until 2027 at Brighton), Football Insider says Arsenal will return for Caicedo at the end of the season.”

The Sun: Brighton are hoping for more and better offers for Moisés Caicedo in the summer market

“And the Seagulls are willing to demand £90m for their in-demand star,” the media commented, adding: “Before signing a new contract, Caicedo begged Brighton to let him go.”

To keep Caicedo in their ranks, Brighton increased his salary by 328% since January compared to the amount he was receiving until December 2022. From £14,000 a month ($16,800) he was earning £60,000 ($74,000).

Roberto De Zerbi, coach of the tricolor 21 after the contract renewal said: “This is fantastic news for the club, our fans, for me; and, most importantly, for Moses. It will make us stronger as we move towards our goals on the field.”

Yesterday, Sunday, Caicedo shone again in Brighton’s 5-0 demolition of Grimsby Town Football Club at the Falmer Stadium to reach the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

In his chronicle for this duel, Sun commented: “Moisés Caicedo, for whom Brighton had a £70m ($85m) bid rejected in January, and World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister dictated things from midfield. Grimsby’s blocking was not so strong as after 6 minutes a shot by Caiced allowed German striker Deniz Undav to collect the rebound and score the first goal. It ended Grimsby’s hopes of a first FA Cup semi-final since 1939, but it did not dampen the spirits of the visitors. Brighton were in control but came dangerously close to shooting themselves in the foot.”

In the semi-finals of the FA Cup, Brighton will meet Manchester United at the temple of English football, Wembley Stadium. In the second key, Manchester City and Sheffield United will collide. These matches will be from April 22 to 23.

England’s tournament action was interrupted over the weekend due to qualifying matches for the European Championship 2024. On Thursday, March 23, England will visit Italy (2:45 p.m.); and on Sunday the 26th (11.00) the English welcome Ukraine. (D)