Brighton supervisor Roberto De Zerbi is adamant to maintain Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo, regardless of rumours linking them away from the membership.
- Mac Allister, Caicedo linked away from membership
- Strikes to Chelsea, Arsenal, Juventus mooted
- De Zerbi needs them to remain
WHAT HAPPENED? Latest World Cup winner Mac Allister has been mooted for a transfer to Juventus and, most just lately, Chelsea, whereas the Blues are additionally considered one of many Premier League golf equipment desirous about signing Caicedo as a part of their midfield overhaul in the summertime. Nonetheless, De Zerbi remained agency on his need for the 2 midfielders to remain, and even hoped to usher in reinforcements of his personal in January.
WHAT THEY SAID: “I want to maintain all our gamers right here, and I want to add some too,” De Zerbi informed reporters. “My hope is that Caicedo and Mac Allister will stick with us. However in the mean time I solely take into consideration Arsenal. It will likely be very tough.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Caicedo began within the Seagulls’ 3-1 win at Southampton on their Premier League return, nonetheless Mac Allister seems to be set for a interval away from the motion after Argentina’s heroics in Qatar, having missed Brighton’s newest coaching classes.
“I’ve to talk to Alexis however it’s no downside when he comes again,” De Zerbi revealed. “The issue is gamers aren’t used to taking part in competitions just like the World Cup. It was stuffed with strain. I would like him to come back again when he’s prepared.”
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WHAT NEXT FOR BRIGHTON? Mac Allister’s absence shall be excellent news for Arsenal – who have been additionally just lately linked with a transfer for the midfielder – because the league leaders journey to the Amex on Saturday.