Brighton Demands British Record Fee from Chelsea for Moises Caicedo Transfer
Brighton and Hove Albion will reportedly not accept an offer from Chelsea for less than the British record fee of £111 million that Liverpool has agreed to pay for midfielder Moises Caicedo, according to talkSPORT. The Seagulls are encouraging Caicedo to delay undergoing a medical at Liverpool while preparing for a potential hijack by Chelsea.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed in a press conference on Friday that the club has reached an agreement with Brighton to sign the 21-year-old midfielder. However, Caicedo’s preferred destination has always been Stamford Bridge, and the two clubs have yet to settle on a fee.
Reports suggest that the Ecuador international has informed Liverpool that he only wants to join Chelsea after agreeing to personal terms with the club in May. The Blues have been negotiating with Brighton throughout the summer, but their multiple bids were rejected before Liverpool made their move with a £111 million offer.
As of now, Chelsea has not made a new bid for Caicedo, and it is understood that they will need to match Liverpool’s offer if they want to secure the midfielder’s signature. If Caicedo joins Liverpool, he will be their third midfield signing this summer, following Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.
On the other hand, a move to Chelsea would make Caicedo the seventh new arrival at the west London side in this transfer window. With the departures of N’Golo Kante, Mason Mount, and Mateo Kovacic, the Blues are in need of reinforcements in midfield.
In addition to their pursuit of Caicedo, Chelsea is also interested in Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, who has long been a target for Liverpool. However, it appears that Caicedo has his heart set on joining Chelsea, intensifying the transfer saga between the two Premier League giants.
While Caicedo’s destination this summer remains uncertain, it is almost certain that he will be leaving Brighton. The ongoing transfer saga between Chelsea and Liverpool has added an extra layer of intrigue to their clash on Sunday afternoon.
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In conclusion, Brighton is demanding a British record fee from Chelsea for the transfer of Moises Caicedo. The midfielder’s preferred destination is Chelsea, but Liverpool has already agreed to a deal with Brighton. Chelsea will need to match Liverpool’s offer if they want to secure Caicedo’s signature. The ongoing transfer saga between the two clubs has made their upcoming clash even more interesting. Additionally, talkSPORT’s new match center provides fans with a comprehensive resource for staying updated on football fixtures, results, and standings.