Roberto De Zerbi has urged Moises Caicedo to remain at Brighton and Hove Albion amid experiences of a £60 million ($74 million) bid for the Ecuador midfielder from Arsenal.
The Premier League chief is eager to signal Caicedo to bolster its midfield choices after Egypt’s Mohamed Elneny suffered an damage that would sideline him for a number of weeks.
Brighton boss De Zerbi is set to maintain the 21-year-old no less than till the top of the season, however Arsenal is believed to be pondering an improved bid.
Caicedo can also be a reported goal for Chelsea, nevertheless De Zerbi insists the participant’s finest pursuits lie in staying with Brighton.
“He’s a good guy. He’s focused only on Brighton. I hope he can stay with us until the end of the season because in my opinion, it’s the best solution for him, for us,” De Zerbi informed reporters on Friday.
“I spoke with him Wednesday and I told him my opinion. I think it’s always difficult to change during a season. For our way, it’s important for him to stay another four months with us.”
Brighton has already bought Belgium ahead Leandro Trossard to Arsenal for £27 million through the present January switch window.
Caicedo is below contract with Brighton till 2025 and De Zerbi claimed he had given the teenager a fatherly chat about his future.
“He is relaxed. He’s a good guy. I spoke with him like a father, not like a coach. Because I understand when one player has the possibility to change team and go to a very big team,” he stated.
“I understand. My work is to give the style of play, but to give also advice for his career, his life.”
