Moises Caicedo, the midfielder who has attracted interest from Chelsea and holds a valuation of 100 million Euros, might not be swiftly departing from his current club, Brighton and Hove Albion, according to former manager Chris Hughton.
The 64-year-old Hughton commented that the Seagulls have been making impressive moves in the ongoing transfer market, even though they recently bid farewell to Alexis MacAllister for 42 million Euros and Robert Sanchez to Chelsea for 23 million Euros.
In contrast, Brighton has made significant acquisitions, including Jao Pedro for 32 million Euros, Bart Verbruggen from Anderlecht for 20 million Euros, and Brazilian defender Igor from Fiorentina for 17 million Euros.
Hughton, speaking on TalkSport, expressed that in his tenure, the club might have allowed Moises Caicedo to depart, but under the current direction, Brighton is not eager to part ways with the Ecuadorian midfielder.
“Brighton as a club at this moment has done incredibly good business and I would imagine they are not desperate to sell”.
“I think the circumstances have changed because the Brighton I know a few years ago would have accepted this offer. But they are in a very good position and I think they will sell when the value is correct”, he added.
Caicedo had a standout 2022–23 season, helping Brighton and Hove qualify for the European Europa League for the first time after placing sixth the previous year. Brighton & Hove will be eager to keep him.
On Thursday, September 7, 2023, when the Black Stars host Central Africa Republic in the last Group E match at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Chris Hughton is predicted to secure Ghana’s spot in the 2023 AFCON.