Liverpool Not the Mystery Club Who Have Lodged £80m Bid for Brighton Midfielder Moises Caicedo

Liverpool have not been identified as the mystery club who have lodged a bid worth over £80m for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, according to a report from The Athletic on Wednesday. Sources close to the south coast club are claiming to have recently received an offer for the 21-year-old far exceeding those from Chelsea during their pursuit of his signature this summer.

This revelation led to speculation that Liverpool may have entered the fray as they continue to seek reinforcements in midfield following the departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho. However, This Is Anfield understands that the Reds have not become involved in the battle for Caicedo’s signature.

Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia remains the club’s focus despite bids worth up to £37m and £41m having been turned down in recent days. The rejection of the latter offer has forced Liverpool to assess alternative options, with Fluminense star Andre Trindade among them. It is understood that contact has been made with the Brazilian club over the 22-year-old, who is valued at around £20m. However, Fluminense would be reluctant to allow him to leave until the end of their season, making an arrival before January unlikely.

Liverpool’s Focus on Romeo Lavia

Lavia remains the priority, and a third bid for the Belgian youngster, who is valued at £50m by Southampton, is expected in the coming days. But, Liverpool are in a race against time to have the 19-year-old in place before the start of the Premier League season, with that trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea just 10 days away.

The Reds have been linked with a number of midfielders this summer, including Brighton’s Yves Bissouma and Thiago Alcantara of Bayern Munich. However, it appears that they have now set their sights on Lavia as they look to bolster their midfield options ahead of the new season.

Moises Caicedo’s Potential Move Away From Brighton

As for Caicedo, it appears that he could be on his way out of Brighton this summer. The Ecuadorian international has been linked with a move away from the Seagulls since the end of last season, with Chelsea and Manchester United both reportedly interested in his services.

The 21-year-old has made 24 appearances for Brighton since joining from Independiente del Valle in January 2020, scoring one goal and providing two assists. He has also featured regularly for Ecuador at international level, making 11 appearances and scoring two goals.

Conclusion

It appears that Liverpool are not the mystery club who have lodged a bid worth over £80m for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo. Instead, they remain focused on securing a deal for Southampton’s Romeo Lavia. However, with bids worth up to £41m having already been rejected by the Saints, it remains to be seen if they will be able to get their man before the start of the new season. As for Caicedo, it looks like he could be on his way out of Brighton this summer, with Chelsea and Manchester United both reportedly interested in his services.