Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo appears to have deleted his Instagram account just weeks after trying to force a move away in a social media post.
The Ecuador international was the subject of two failed bids from Arsenal totalling £65million and £70million in the January transfer market.
Following the Gunners’ opening offer, the 21-year-old issued a heartfelt plea to the Seagulls to sell him, which ultimately fell on deaf ears.
And just weeks after that post, his Instagram account ‘moises_caicedo55’ no longer appears to exist, with no reasoning yet being given by the player.
In the open letter to Brighton chairman Tony Bloom, Caicedo said: “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 am the youngest of ten siblings from a poor upbringing in Santa Domingo in Ecuador.
“My dream is always to be the most decorated player in the history of Ecuador.
“I am proud to be able to bring in a record transfer fee for Brighton which would allow them to reinvest it and help the club continue to be successful.
“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.”
Despite his failed exit, Caicedo has remained a vital player under Roberto De Zerbi where he featured four times in February for Brighton.
Caicedo, who is tied down at the Amex Stadium until 2025, has appeared in 25 matches in all competitions this season – chipping in with a goal and as many assists.
And it has been claimed that the youngster remains on Arsenal’s radar ahead of a potential summer swoop.
According to The Times, Caicedo is being monitored along with West Ham skipper Declan Rice.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is plotting a summer overhaul at the Emirates where he is keen to bring in two central midfielders.
Along with the Premier League table-toppers, Chelsea have also been linked with a move for Caicedo, with Brighton brining the player in when Blues boss Graham Potter was in charge of the Seagulls.
