Arsenal ‘considering’ move for 100m Chelsea target as Elneny injury springs Arteta into action

Premier League leaders Arsenal are reportedly ‘considering’ making a move to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, despite interest from Chelsea.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta admitted on Wednesday that he is concerned by his midfield depth with Mohamed Elneny expected to be out injured for a while.

Arteta hinted that a new midfielder could be purchased before the winter transfer window closes next Tuesday.

“If theres anything else available that can make us better well look at it,” the Spanish manager told reporters.

“Well, we need some more cover in midfield ideally if we can but obviously, in this market, its very complicated to do that.”

Arsenal have been linked with Juventus and United States midfielder Weston McKennie, with Leeds United also trying to sign the 24-year-old.

However, they are now ramping up their interest in Brighton’s Caicedo, according to The Telegraph.

Chelsea are also interested in signing Caicedo, which does not bode well for Arsenal after what happened with a certain Ukrainian winger…

Graham Potter’s side have had a 55million bid rejected by Brighton for the Ecuadorian midfielder.