Where next for Brighton stars Moisés Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister?

“F or sure we will lose some players, maybe Caicedo and Mac Allister,” said Roberto De Zerbi after Brighton’s 3-0 win at Arsenal on Sunday. The victory effectively ended Arsenal’s title hopes, with Mikel Arteta’s side needing to win their last two games while hoping Manchester City drop points in all three of their remaining matches. “There is no hope now,” said Martin Ødegaard of that prospect.

For Brighton fans, De Zerbi’s admission about departures is likely to have taken some of the gloss off what was an impressive win at the Emirates. Moisés Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister have been at the centre of Brighton’s impressive season, driving them up to sixth in the table. Brighton look likely to play in the Europa League next season, but the clubs trying to sign Caicedo and Mac Allister can offer Champions League football – or much higher wages. It’s increasingly likely that both will leave in the summer.

Brighton did well to rebuff Arsenal’s efforts to sign Caicedo in January although, with Champions League football now secured, they are likely to be keen on the 21-year-old again in the summer. With Declan Rice also a top target to bolster their midfield, Arsenal may not go all out for Caicedo – and this could benefit another London club.

Chelsea have had a disastrous campaign. Despite spending more than £500m on 16 signings under their new owners, they are likely to finish in the bottom half of the table having employed three different managers across the season. Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to take on the job and he will be backed in the transfer market to rebuild the squad in his image. Pochettino has N’Golo Kanté to play at the base of the midfield, but the 32-year-old’s ongoing injury issues make him