Transfer Race Heats Up: Liverpool and Chelsea Battle for Moises Caicedo Signing
Liverpool contacts Brighton about Moises Caicedo transfer, amidst failed bids for Romeo Lavia Brighton values Caicedo at £100m, rejecting Chelsea's offers Carra and Neville debate FSG's involvement Stay updated on summer transfers with Sky Sports
Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo is attracting interest from three clubs, including Liverpool who has already made contact. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich are all considering a possible deal, and a resolution may be reached as early as this weekend.
If a deal is done, Brighton want enough time to bring in a replacement. Brighton - as it stands - not budging on their £100m valuation.
Caicedo has made it clear to Brighton he wants to leave.
Liverpool have not made any offers yet, but they are actively searching the market for a midfielder. However, it is widely anticipated that Caicedo will ultimately join Chelsea, as has been the case throughout the current transfer window. Liverpool is diligently carrying out their research and staying informed about any potential deal, especially in light of Southampton's continued interest in Romeo Lavia.
Chelsea’s attempts to secure the services of Caicedo from Brighton have been fruitless this summer, as their bids, the most recent amounting to £80m, have been consistently turned down. Nevertheless, the Blues are determined to reach an agreement and are actively engaged in negotiations with the club.
According to a reliable source from We News, Chelsea is keen on finalizing the deal before the weekend. However, Brighton remains unwavering in their stance, demanding a valuation of £100m.
Chelsea have submitted a bid of £48m for Lavia, indicating potential progress in their discussions with Southampton, which may see further advancements within the next day. Although Southampton aims to secure a £50m valuation, the proximity of Chelsea's bid suggests that negotiations could persevere.
Liverpool have seen three bids for Lavia rejected so far this summer, the latest of which was worth around £45m.
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Southampton's Romeo Lavia is being chased by Liverpool and Chelsea
Chelsea are aiming to secure the signings of two midfielders before the transfer window concludes at the end of this month. Moreover, they have submitted a bid for Tyler Adams from Leeds.
Lavia still has four years remaining on his contract with Southampton, having joined them in the previous summer from Manchester City.
However, the Belgium international is expected to leave after Saints were relegated from the Premier League last season.
View from South America: 'Liverpool entering Caicedo auction is Brighton heaven'
South American football expert Tim Vickery:Brighton is now holding an auction for Moises Caicedo, a player for whom they had paid £5m. Back when he was playing in Ecuador and Manchester United showed interest, I had mentioned that he was an exceptional talent. Caicedo possesses all the qualities of a top-class midfielder.
The profit that Brighton is about to generate from selling Caicedo will be extraordinary. On an emotional level, he may lean towards favoring Chelsea, as he grew up watching them play frequently.
Carra and Neville clash over FSG as Liverpool's Lavia saga drags on
His early role model was N'Golo Kante; however, he aspires to be a part of a prominent football club. During the previous transfer window, he expressed his desire to join a big club. It is expected that Brighton will generate a significant amount of money and achieve immense profits from their modest investment. Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have sparked a social media feud concerning Liverpool's ownership, which is expected to have implications for their ongoing transfer activities into the upcoming season.Liverpool's summer signings include the acquisition of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton for £35m and Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig for a hefty £60m. However, the departure of six key midfielders has left the club in need of further reinforcements. The Reds have been known for their effective transfer strategies, but the recent departures of Michael Edwards and Julian Ward, the club's sporting directors, have hindered their ability to uphold their high standards.
Carragher described his former club's business as "embarrassing" on social media as he responded to a report that their third bid for Lavia, worth £45m, had been turned down.
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Liverpool has consistently managed to secure deals efficiently and without complications for quite some time now," expressed the We pundit on social media platform X. "If you don't believe his value justifies £50m, then it's best to move on. However, if you truly desire his services, then pay the amount.
"I'm also unclear as to why LFC is not considering Caicedo. Granted, it is a hefty sum, but Liverpool received substantial fees for Jordan Henderson and Fabinho."
Ahead of the new Premier League season - which kicks off for Liverpool at Chelsea on Sunday, live on We - Gary Neville chimed in by responding to his punditry partner.
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Neville questioned, "Are you now willing to acknowledge that Klopp has protected your owners over the past five to six years?"
In response, Carragher argued, "Gary, you are completely unaware of the situation at Liverpool! The owners have implemented a self-sufficient system which Klopp has embraced and achieved remarkable success!"
"An admired department in Europe used to be the transfer department, which no longer exists as Jurgen Klopp now oversees all aspects of the club.
Over the past 18 months, Liverpool has had three Directors of Football. The current one was brought out of retirement specifically for this summer and has a close relationship with the manager."
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"Liverpool's wage bill is £150m more than Arsenal's a season. Just do the maths.
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Liverpool won't have an investor (Peter Lim) like you do at Salford, where you and the lads simply hop on a plane at the end of the season to plead with him for more funds! Who will be making moves this summer when the transfer window commences on June 14 and concludes on September 1 at 11pm in England and midnight in Scotland?Keep up to date with all the latest transfer news and rumours in our dedicated Transfer Centre blog on We' digital platforms. You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on We News.
