Arsenal hold key advantage over Chelsea in £100m Moises Caicedo transfer as 'contract agreed'

Arsenal transfer news: The Gunners are set to be joined by their rivals Chelsea in the race to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton, but Mikel Arteta holds the advantage in this battle

It means the club return to the Champions League for the first time in seven-years, following a campaign that saw them end in fifth after back-to-back eight-placed finishes. With a young squad at his disposal, Arteta has plenty in his project to show off to potential targets this summer.

A report from the SecretScout claims that the Seagulls are holding out for £100million this summer, while other reports claim that Arsenal have already agreed personal terms with the 21-year-old. If the Blues find themselves in the race too, it could mean that the youngster has a decision to make over which team to join.

Arsenal have a clear advantage in this position though, given the fact they can guarantee Champions League football for next season. The side have proven they are capable of competing at the very top, while their rivals across London have suggested they will at some point, but are yet to show it.

That could be enough to tip things in the Gunners' favour, allowing for that dynamic in the transfer market to shift once again and in their favour so long as they continue to perform.