It is funny that Brighton rejected Arsenal offer, €60 million actually is a good offer for Moises Caicedo. This player only has a market value of around €38 million, Arsenal offer (€60 million) is almost double the market value. Although Moises Caicedo is a young midfielder, I think Arsenal no needs to improve his offer. If Brighton refused it, Arsenal is better to look for other midfielders. I believe Arsenal can get a better midfielder with €60 million.
Brighton know if Arsenal really need a midfielder and Arsenal is one of big club in Premier League, so Brighton want to force Arsenal to spend more money to bought Caicedo. But I don't understand why Arsenal is more prefer to Caicedo rather than Mac Allister, Mac Allister is also a midfielder and he's better than Caicedo. The difference is Caicedo is 3 olds younger than Mac Allister.
New rumors reported, after Arsenal were ousted by City, Thomas Partey reportedly suffered an injury. an unpleasant situation for the Gunners, automatically Arteta will immediately hunt for a midfielder to overcome this problem ahead of the closing of the January transfer market.
by the way, i agree with what you said. I agree more if Arsenal bring in Mac Allister, rather than Moises Caicedo. after all, the price Brighton wants is ridiculous. but if we look at what Arteta wants, Arsenal prioritize the needs of his team. and based on that, Arteta was more interested in bringing in Caicedo because he could replace Thomas Partey's role rather than Mac Allister who has the same character as Odegaard.
As an Arsenal fan, whoever Arteta will bring to the Emirates Stadium at the end of January. I hope Arteta brings in players who really fit the characteristics of his team.