Roberto De Zerbi stated he hopes Brighton maintain maintain of Moises Caicedo and that “everyone makes mistakes” after the midfielder’s plea to go away the membership in January.

Caicedo was advised to avoid coaching with the Seagulls till after Tuesday’s switch deadline on account of an Instagram submit by which he stated he could be “proud to be able to bring in a record transfer fee for Brighton”.

Arsenal have had a £60m bid rejected for the Ecuador worldwide already on this window, whereas Chelsea have additionally expressed an curiosity within the 21-year-old who has solely been coaching with the Seagulls’ first crew because the summer season.

De Zerbi, talking forward of Brighton’s FA Cup fourth-round recreation with Liverpool, advised ITV he hoped a reconciliation was potential with the midfielder – and that he would keep on the Amex Stadium for the remainder of the season.

“Moises is a good guy, we will see tomorrow and the next days what happens,” he stated. “We hope he stays with us till the tip of the season.

“In life you can make mistake. For everyone there are many solutions. We will see the best solution for him and for us.”

Sky Sports News has been advised Brighton have made it clear to Arsenal that Moises Caicedo is categorically not on the market.

Brighton have additionally made it clear to Caicedo privately that he is not going to be leaving in January. They respect his head has been turned by the curiosity in him, and have given him just a few days away to get his head proper for the rest of the season.

Caicedo’s social media assertion learn: “I am grateful to Mr Bloom and Brighton for giving me the chance to come to the Premier League and I feel I have always done my best for them. I always play football with a smile and with heart.

“I’m the youngest of 10 siblings from a poor upbringing in Santa Domingo in Ecuador. My dream at all times to be essentially the most embellished participant within the historical past of Ecuador.

“I’m proud to have the ability to herald a report switch price for Brighton which might permit them to reinvest it and assist the membership proceed to achieve success.

“The fans have taken me into their hearts and they will always be in my heart so I hope they can understand why I want to take up this magnificent opportunity.”

Caicedo stated on Brighton’s official web site earlier this week that he was targeted solely on his present membership.

Leandro Trossard has already swapped Brighton for Arsenal within the present window in a deal price a £27m, however Brighton are decided to maintain maintain of Caicedo.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta refused to touch upon the midfielder when requested about him after Friday evening’s 1-0 defeat at Manchester City within the fourth spherical of the FA Cup.

Arteta stated: “You know that I’m not going to comment on any players until anything is done and I will continue like that, sorry.

“As I stated earlier than we have been fairly energetic available in the market. We have some requirements and if one thing is accessible the membership is prepared to attempt to do it, when it is cheap and hopefully it is a participant who can enhance our squad.”