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Newcastle United are reportedly ‘ready to compete’ for the signing of Brighton and Hove Albion central midfielder Moises Caicedo this summer.
The Lowdown: In demand
Caicedo is a player in high demand after he tried to force through a move to either Arsenal or Chelsea in the January transfer window.
Brighton have since tied him down to a new contract, but that is not expected to scupper any potential interest in him in the summer.
The Latest: Newcastle in race
As per The Sunday Mirror, Newcastle are ‘ready to compete’ for Caicedo this summer, with both Arsenal and Chelsea expected to renew their interest, while Liverpool and Manchester United are also thought to have ‘tracked’ him.
His valuation has soared up to £90m since January, and the Magpies are ‘likely’ to be in the mix for his signature, as sporting director Dan Ashworth was incidentally the one that signed him for Brighton two years ago.
The Verdict: A lot of money…
Spending £90m on Caicedo would easily surpass the club-record £63m that they paid Real Sociedad to sign striker Alexander Isak last summer.
Thus, the owners have to way up whether the Ecuador international is worth that now, with his potential set to rise at the age of just 21.
Caicedo has been a standout performer for a Brighton team pushing to potentially qualify for the UEFA Champions League this season, as none of his team-mates have averaged more tackles per match (three) in the top flight than him, while he also ranks highly for interceptions, key passes, long balls and through balls per game (WhoScored).
Nonetheless, he would be a phenomenal signing for the Magpies, but his price tag may put them off.
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