Jurgen Klopp will focus on a third-choice Liverpool target, following a second Chelsea transfer setback

Romeo Lavia, who is close to joining Moises Caicedo at Chelsea, could now be acquired by Liverpool if they fail to land the Fluminese midfielder Andre.

Chelsea broke the bank to acquire Moises Caicedo, and they’re prepared to pry Romeo Lavia away from Liverpool.

For Brighton midfielder Caicedo, who turned down a “dream move” to Liverpool in favor of Stamford Bridge, the big-spending Blues agreed to a £115 million British transfer record fee. As Chelsea works to complete a deal for Southampton midfielder Lavia, Liverpool is now preparing for yet another transfer setback.

Liverpool is prepared to spend £60 million on Lavia after losing out on Caicedo, while Chelsea has not yet agreed on a price with Southampton but is confident they can work out a deal and are in advanced negotiations.

Liverpool’s transfer saga is in danger of going horribly wrong after they agreed to a £115 million fee with Brighton for Caicedo after failing to sign Lavia.

Caicedo made it clear that he only wanted to move to Stamford Bridge, despite being introduced as a Chelsea player while sporting a Blues jersey as a youngster. Lavia was supposed to transfer to Liverpool, but their abrupt change in transfer targets caused the trail to go cold.

If Liverpool is unsuccessful in acquiring Lavia, they may now try to sign Fluminese midfielder Andre. Caicedo, who grew up idolizing former Chelsea star N’Golo Kante, told Brighton he only wanted to move to Stamford Bridge and has now signed an eight-year contract with a one-year option.

The cost of the transfer can now only be spread over five years due to a change in UEFA regulations, but the eight-year contract allows them to guarantee Caicedo a longer contract overall even if his weekly pay is within their pay scale. ‌.

The deal was made possible in large part by Chelsea’s offer to pay an initial £100 million with an additional £15 million in add-ons and a significant sell-on clause for Brighton should he decide to move on again. Amazingly, Caicedo was acquired by Brighton two years ago for only £4 million.

“I am so happy to join Chelsea! I am so excited to be here at this big club and I didn’t have to think twice when Chelsea called, I just knew I wanted to sign for the club,” Caicedo exclaimed. Being here is a dream come true, and I can’t wait to start working with the group. “.

Moisés has established himself as a standout player in European football over the past 18 months, and co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said they were thrilled to have him join Mauricio Pochettino’s team.

“We have been pursuing Moses for some time because he has a unique set of midfield skills. He will undoubtedly have a big impact at Stamford Bridge this year and in the years to come, in our opinion. “.

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