BREAKING NEWS: Moises Caicedo ‘thinking’ of joining Liverpool after hijacking Chelsea’s transfer plans with £111m bid
Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo is reportedly hesitant about joining Liverpool, despite the Reds hijacking Chelsea’s plans with a £111 million bid.
Jürgen Klopp’s side looked like the new front-runners to seal the Ecuador international’s signature after he bid above Brighton’s £105 million asking price – and Chelsea later offered £100 million.
The German boss even confirmed that the club’s offer had been accepted and that the player seemed destined to become a Liverpool star this summer, but now Sky Sports have claimed Caicedo isn’t entirely convinced to leave for Anfield.
News reporter Dhamesh Sheth said the player was having ‘second thoughts’, with Caicedo and his representatives still in London awaiting plans to travel to Liverpool on Friday for a medical.
Sheth previously reported that he was expected to arrive in the afternoon for his Merseyside medical
Brighton star Moises Caicedo (R) reportedly has doubts about joining Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool
Should Liverpool’s transfer to Caicedo fall through, it would be the final blow to Klopp’s midfield plans after he failed to secure a £50 million deal for Romeo Lavia from Southampton.
The German boss also faces a gaping hole in his midfield following the summer departures of James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita, Fabinho and Jordan Henderson.
During his pre-match press conference ahead of their Premier League season opener against Chelsea, Klopp hinted at the completion of the deal with Caicedo, but insisted the club lacked “endless resources” despite the deal being a British record .
“I have been told I can confirm that the deal has been agreed with the club, whatever that means,” he said.
Caicedo and his team are currently still in London before heading to Liverpool for a medical
“We don’t have endless resources, but a few things happened this summer that we didn’t expect. Hendo, Fab is going.
“Let’s see what happens and then we go from there. I don’t know (if there is a medical examination today).
“Let’s talk about that when things like this happen, I really can’t say anything about that, that’s the truth.”
Klopp’s words come after a separate report claimed Chelsea were still adamant they would not relinquish Caicedo, despite Liverpool looking for favorites for his signature.
Jacob Steinberg of the Guardian claimed the Blues were still hoping for a deal after their £100 million offer was baffled by the Reds. Personal terms have yet to be agreed, but were expected to be a formality.
Liverpool will probably pay Caicedo more wages than Chelsea had offered.
It will be a huge blow to Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino if Caicedo comes to Liverpool – but The Blues reportedly refuse to give him up
Chelsea had turned down four offers before offering £100million on Thursday night and appeared to be the frontrunners for his signature.
However, Liverpool remained interested from a distance and had requested to be kept informed of developments.
The Reds grew weary of Southampton’s appreciation of 19-year-old Romeo Lavia and while fans criticized the club for not spending money on the Belgian, it is clear that Liverpool’s reluctance was not for lack of money but because of their appreciation of the Belgian. Lavia based on his age and experience.
Unless Chelsea can pull off a massive turnaround and Caicedo does a turnaround, he will be Liverpool’s third big signing this summer, following Alexis Mac Allister, also from Brighton, and fellow midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig.
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