Arsenal could go back for Brighton’s Moises Caicedo in the summer, but a January move for the midfielder is now off.

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND: Moises Caicedo of Brighton & Hove Albion is put under pressure by Ruben Neves of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brighton & Hove Albion at Molineux on November 05, 2022. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND: Moises Caicedo of Brighton & Hove Albion is put under pressure by Ruben Neves of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brighton & Hove Albion at Molineux on November 05, 2022. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal are closing in on a deadline-day move for Chelsea’s Jorginho, but the Gunners have accepted that their pursuit of Moises Caicedo is over – for now.

David Ornstein reports that Arsenal have now resigned themselves to the fact that Brighton’s not-for-sale stance on Caicedo means their January hopes of signing him are done.

James Benge of CBS Sports adds that the Gunners have conceded defeat in that race after concluding that further bids would be fruitless.

Brighton immediately rejected Arsenal’s first two bids, and the Gunners are conscious of the damage to their relationship with the Seagulls if they submit a third bid after being told the player is not for sale.

Benge writes that Arsenal may reignite their interest in Caicedo in the summer, hence their desire to maintain good relations with Brighton.

Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sport Germany reports that Arsenal haven’t made a new offer for Caicedo, and though the player is still waiting, the transfer is close to failing.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Phil Foden of Manchester City battles with Moises Caicedo of Brighton during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion at Etihad Stadium on October 22, 2022. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Phil Foden of Manchester City battles with Moises Caicedo of Brighton during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion at Etihad Stadium on October 22, 2022. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

It’s a shame that Arsenal haven’t managed to land their top midfield target in the January window, but a low-cost move for Jorginho on a medium-term contract (lasting until 2024) leaves the door open for big moves in the summer.

In the meantime, Jorginho should also give Arsenal a strong alternative option at the base of the midfield for their title challenge and continuing Europa League progression.