Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi admits there is a possibility Moises Caicedo leaves this summer.
The Seagulls have rejected a number of big-money bids from Chelsea, including a recent offer worth £80million.
It remains to be seen whether the Blues will meet Brighton’s £100million asking price – but De Zerbi insists he is not overly concerned about the midfielder’s future.
“If Caicedo leaves, we will bring another big player. If Caicedo stays with us, I will be very happy,” De Zerbi said after the 2-1 defeat to Newcastle in the United States.
“But it’s not my job to decide who leaves and who comes [to the club].”
“It’s not my problem, the transfer market,’ De Zerbi added earlier in the press conference.
“I hope we can bring another couple of players because I need it. But if we sell anyone we will bring other big players, other good players.”