The Reds are competing with other teams to sign the highly sought after midfielder. Transfer experts Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein simultaneously confirmed that Liverpool detonated the most expensive blockbuster in Premier League history.
It was previously thought that Caicedo wanted to join Chelsea, but he may now have second thoughts. The player is still deliberating on their next move. Caicedo’s representatives have been communicating with both teams. When Liverpool made a late effort to sign the 21-year-old Brighton sensation, even his agents were taken aback.
The Premier League club Chelsea were among the favorites to sign the Ecuadorian. If Chelsea raise their offer above Liverpool’s £95M plus £5M in bonuses, it might shift the dynamic.
Late on Wednesday, as Liverpool tried to finalize a deal for the Belgian international Romeo Lavia, Chelsea entered the bidding. Southampton turned down a £48M offer from the London club. No team has come up with the £50M needed to lure the 19-year-old away from St. Mary’s.
This summer, Declan Rice joined Arsenal for 105 million pounds . He became the most expensive English player in Premier League history. Meanwhile, the record for the most expensive contract in the tournament belongs to Enzo Fernandez.
In the January 2023 transfer window, Chelsea signed the Argentine midfielder for 106.8 million pounds. However, the Premier League is about to hit a new transfer milestone.
Specifically, journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed: ” Liverpool has sent an official offer to Moises Caicedo and Brighton accepts.
Liverpool’s offer is set to break the British transfer record, totaling a fee of up to £110m.
Caicedo will become a Liverpool player on Friday (local time), if all goes according to plan.”
Journalist David Ornstein also said: “Liverpool reached an agreement with Brighton to sign Caicedo for a record £110 million. Brighton held an auction at midnight.
Liverpool bid the highest, Chelsea at £100m. Personal terms for the procedure and medical examination were scheduled.”
Previously, Chelsea pursued fiercely but did not accept to spend £ 100 million at Brighton’s request. And now Liverpool stepped in and quickly took the upper hand.
With Caicedo, he wants to leave Brighton to elevate his career.