In a surprising twist of events, Liverpool had indeed secured a £110 million deal with Brighton, a confirmation straight from Klopp’s mouth. However, there’s a hitch – the personal terms haven’t been ironed out. Just when it seemed everything was set, Caicedo drops a bombshell: he’s inclined towards Chelsea, despite having scheduled medical tests with Liverpool.
This sudden change means Caicedo won’t be making the journey to Liverpool in the upcoming hours. Chelsea, smelling an opportunity, is poised to re-enter the fray with another bid, igniting a new wave of uncertainty and intrigue.
The latest development, as reported by The Athletic, suggests that Liverpool and the Ecuadorian sensation are on the verge of finalizing personal terms. This exciting prospect could potentially lead to Caicedo’s journey to Merseyside for a medical examination scheduled for Friday.
Adding to the intrigue, transfer specialist Romano disclosed that Brighton seems ready to green-light Liverpool’s official offer for Caicedo. With an impressive bid of up to £110 million, Liverpool appears poised to shatter the English transfer record. Barring any unforeseen hurdles, the stage is set for Moisés Caicedo’s potential arrival at Liverpool by Friday, marking a significant step in this transfer saga.
In a late twist reported by Telegraph Sport on Thursday, Liverpool has entered the race for Caicedo, outbidding Chelsea, who had been leading the pursuit of the midfielder this summer. Chelsea’s recent bid for the 21-year-old is rumored to be around £100 million. This development adds to Mauricio Pochettino’s midfield concerns after several key departures. Caicedo had expressed his desire to join Chelsea in the past weeks. Liverpool’s interest in Caicedo has been ongoing for months. If the deal goes through, it would break Liverpool’s transfer record.
As part of Klopp’s midfield overhaul, Caicedo would be the second Brighton player to join Liverpool this summer. Bayern Munich has also shown interest in Caicedo. Chelsea’s pursuit of Caicedo could be tied to their bid for Lavia. Chelsea is reportedly close to signing Tyler Adams alongside their chase for Caicedo. Liverpool needs midfield reinforcements after summer departures. The competition between Chelsea and Liverpool for Caicedo adds intrigue to their Premier League opener.
