Robert De Zerbi sends Moises Caicedo transfer call to Tony Bloom as Arsenal and Chelsea plan next move


The sixth-placed Seagulls have two possible routes to the continent after they knocked out holders Liverpool to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup.
De Zerbi has already seen attacker Leandro Trossard leave for Arsenal and Brighton have blocked the Gunners’ attempt to prise Caicedo away.
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Hide AdThe Ecuador midfielder missed the 2-1 win over Liverpool after publicly stating his desire to leave, but De Zerbi and Brighton are digging their heels in.
“It’s already difficult for me to be a coach – to be coach and chairman would be too difficult,” said the Italian.
“Caicedo is a very good guy. I understand it when you are 21 and the chance of a big team in Europe. But I would like him to finish the season with us.
“(Chairman) Tony Bloom knows very well my opinion. We lost Trossard and if we also lose Caicedo it’s a problem for us if we want to fight for Europe.
“If we don’t lose Caicedo we are ready to fight.”