3 reasons why Arsenal should walk away from the Caicedo deal

Arsenal are expected to revive their Moisés Caicedo interest following multiple rebuffs in the January transfer window, but is this costly negotiation really worth the trouble?    

The 21-year-old boasts undoubted quality and would add tremendous grit to the Gunners’ midfield, as well as vital cover in both full-back departments. However, recent big-money sales mean Brighton do not need to sell, and they will also hope to count on the Ecuadorian for their maiden European adventure next term-  a state of affairs that only serves to justify an extortionate price tag.

Arsenal and Moisés Caicedo: 3 arguments against striking a deal with Brighton

While his prospective switch has generated huge excitement across north London, here are three reasons why Arsenal should consider walking away from the Caicedo deal.

#1: He is too expensive

An even bigger problem due to our prioritisation of Declan Rice.

Speculation persists that the Seagulls will demand almost £100m from potential Caicedo suitors and, although it is not beyond the financial reach of KSE, questions must be asked of whether or not such expenditure represents a wise investment.

Mikel Arteta is said to want two midfielders this summer and additional signings at both ends of the pitch, while the club’s primary target (Rice) will require similar spending and may limit our resources for other important business.

To offer that sort of money for a wantaway player therefore seems ill-advised and could hamper recruitment efforts elsewhere, and it comes at a time when our Champions League return and title ambitions indicate depth in all areas will be more important than ever.

Perhaps funding concerns alone should not scupper the move, but Arsenal have successfully resorted to Plan B before and may be prepared to do so again if necessary.

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