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Arsenal are reportedly eyeing up a move for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo and will rival Chelsea in the chase for the Ecuador international this summer.

Caicedo, 21, has been widely linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this month but the Blues have seen two bids rejected for him, with the Seagulls declaring their star man is not for sale.

The midfielder was reportedly keen on the transfer, but was not willing to force through a departure from Brighton and Chelsea are now resigned to missing out on him in January.

And, according to the Evening Standard, the Gunners may now potentially rival the Blues when they revisit a move for the Ecuadorian in the summer.

Arsenal are keen to sign a new midfielder for next season with the Gunners lacking strength in depth in that position.

Declan Rice is emerging as one of their top targets, with the 24-year-old widely-expected to leave West Ham in the summer.

However, Mikel Arteta's side are also looking at

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