Liverpool fans had seemingly all but given up hope on the chances of securing the signing of Moises Caicedo but it seems that we are now back in the running for his signature, with an interesting few hours ahead.
As reported by Melissa Reddy: ‘Liverpool remain in talks with Brighton over Moises Caicedo should a move to Chelsea not materialise.
‘Financial terms and payment structure of a transfer discussed. If LFC receive encouragement from the midfielder, they are ready to act. Chelsea still seen as favourites’.
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With Fabrizio Romano also reporting that Brighton are keen to see a conclusion for this deal reached ‘tonight’ (Thursday), then it seems we can expect a major update imminently.
It looks to everyone that Chelsea are in the driving seat but if we can be encouraged by the player and find the money that the Seagulls want, there’s a chance we could swoop in and secure a late deal.
This whole debacle with the 21-year-old and Romeo Lavia does feel very un-Liverpool like, with such a public bidding war taking place but with such a small period of time left to fill the void left by the likes of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho – we have left ourselves with little other options.
Of course, the Ecuadorian would be a brilliant signing and one that many of our supporters would think is the perfect addition to our squad but we seem far from favourties to do so.
After a season of thinking we were about to sign Jude Bellingham though, we all know that things can change very quickly in football and in the transfer market.
The Premier League campaign may be about to start but there’s almost certainly going to be as much drama away from the pitch as there is on it – especially when it comes to the Reds.
You can view the Caicedo update via @MelissaReddy_ on X:
Liverpool remain in talks with Brighton over Moises Caicedo should a move to Chelsea not materialise. Financial terms and payment structure of a transfer discussed. If LFC receive encouragement from the midfielder, they are ready to act. Chelsea still seen as favourites.
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) August 10, 2023
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He’ll have to take a pay cut from his Brighton wages
Why did we not move earlier and secure the move? Messing around with Lavia late on and now brinkmanship with Caciedo, not Edwards like at all.
That’s because it’s not him it’s Jorge smadtke-even Julian ward left the role!
Tired of these mind games btn Liv and Che
Just hope we get either caicedo or Lavia in the end
Looks like we are refusing to pay 50 mil for a player who wants to join and are now trying to sign a player for more who doesn’t want to join us. Looks like the owners getting their excuses ready
Just pay money if want player stead of messing about sick of all . We need 2 quality players pay money or dont get players fsg all over again should sell up get better rich owners like city .chelsea even Newcastle now.
its Jude Bellingham part 2 – frankly its boring – wish they would just give news when a deal is done instead of dragging the headlines on for 14 months (note the sarcasm)
Will believe it when I see it!!! Always supported the owners because of our situation of bankruptcy when they took over where the club is now This season two midfielders for only anesthésie spending of £40million only we lost so many players on high salaries and season before we were in all the finales we could be in , so we must have money stashed in the bank . Stop messing about go out and get what we need and let the manager lead his team before he loses more of his staff or the club loses his most important person in JURGEN Wake up John MR Henry !!