Liverpool Ready to Break Transfer Record for Moises Caicedo
Liverpool have made contact with Brighton over the transfer of 21-year-old midfielder Moises Caicedo, and are reportedly prepared to break their transfer record to get the deal done. However, it appears that Chelsea are still in pole position to sign the Ecuadorian.
Liverpool Reach Out to Brighton
Thursday brought the news that Liverpool had reached out to Brighton regarding the transfer of Moises Caicedo, though a bid has not yet been tabled. Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy has reported that Liverpool remain in talks with the south coast side and “look ready to break [their] transfer record” for Caicedo.
Chelsea Still in Pole Position
Despite Liverpool’s interest, Chelsea still appear to be the frontrunners in the race for Caicedo. The Blues have made three bids for the midfielder and their last of £80 million was instantly rejected as Brighton await their £100 million valuation being met. To get a deal over the line Liverpool would, therefore, need to part with more than the overall £85 million figure they agreed to sign Darwin Nunez last summer – their current record fee.
Liverpool and Chelsea Play Transfer Games
Reddy goes on to say that the clubs “have discussed the financial terms and payment structure of a transfer” after Liverpool were prompted into negotiations following Chelsea‘s failure to agree a deal. This could still form part of the transfer games as Liverpool and Chelsea make moves on the midfielders each other have identified as their next target.
Caicedo Clears Out Locker
Caicedo cleared out his locker earlier in the week and has not returned to Brighton as he awaits a transfer, his decision will be key, but you wonder what weight Jurgen Klopp puts into that. It would be a significant transfer if Liverpool could get it over the line, now we wait and see.
Conclusion
Liverpool have made contact with Brighton regarding the transfer of 21-year-old midfielder Moises Caicedo, and are reportedly prepared to break their transfer record to get the deal done. However, it appears that Chelsea are still in pole position to sign the Ecuadorian. The Blues have made three bids for the midfielder and their last of £80 million was instantly rejected as Brighton await their £100 million valuation being met. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool can get this deal over the line, but it would be a significant transfer if they could.