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Updates on transfers and Chelsea LIVE: Liverpool prediction, Romeo Lavia hint, and Moises Caicedo deal

The latest Chelsea headlines, transfer gossip and injury news from Stamford Bridge, including updates on Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia and the Blues’ clash against Liverpool

In each of their four meetings so far, the game has ended 0-0 after 90 minutes, but the longer Mosies Caicedo’s standoff lasts, the more tense it is likely to be. Liverpool are believed to have been first to agree a deal with Brighton for the 21-year-old midfielder, who originally prefers a move to west London.

Still, the transfer race appears to be coming to an end, but it remains to be seen who will emerge victorious. Moreover, Romeo Lavia continues to be heavily linked with a move to Chelsea amid an inevitable departure from Southampton.

Michael Olise has also been a key target for the Blues this summer but speculation of a Crystal Palace exit has died down of late. So stick with us at football.london as we bring you the latest news, transfer gossip and injuries throughout the day.

Liverpool Prediction

Jamie Carragher has revealed who he thinks will emerge victorious when Chelsea take on Liverpool this weekend. The Blues are set to host the Reds at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon as both sides look to start the new Premier League campaign with three points.

In an interview with the Daily Telegraph he said: “Last season Liverpool and Chelsea drew 0-0 twice. The clubs were already regrouping and looking ahead.

“The fact that it’s a surprise if there are less than four goals on Sunday is an indication of where they’re going this season. My prediction is a high-scoring draw with the two busiest goalkeepers and in off the field.” The battle for Caicedo will only add to the intensity of the occasion.”

Message from Caicedo

Liverpool have dealt a serious blow to their hopes of signing Moises Caicedo. The 21-year-old is heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer as Mauricio Pochettino looks to strengthen his midfield, but Jurgen Klopp appears determined to usurp the deal.

Although Chelsea are yet to make an improved offer to the Seagulls, they intend to do so as Caicedo’s heartthrob is set on a move to west London.

Earlier in the summer he had expressed his desire to join the Blues, describing the club as “a very big, historic and beautiful team”. The Ecuadorian is so eager to work with Pochettino that he has reportedly reached out to some Chelsea players. According to TheSecretScout, Caicedo told them, “See you soon.”

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Chelsea made a bid that comes the closest to valuation amid Romeo Lavia a transfer target for Liverpool.

Chelsea has made a £48 million offer to Southampton for 19-year-old Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia in an effort to get a jump on Liverpool.

According to reports, Chelsea has made a £48 million offer for Romeo Lavia in an effort to sabotage Liverpool’s pursuit of the Southampton midfielder.

Weeks of negotiations have gone by with no resolution between Liverpool and the Saints due to the Reds’ objections to their £50 million asking price.

The Championship club swiftly rejected their most recent offer, which was for £45 million, which was sent earlier this week. The Athletic reports that Chelsea’s offer, which is reportedly worth £48 million plus add-ons, is currently the closest to matching Southampton’s asking price.

It is unclear whether the offer will be accepted, but if it is, Liverpool may have to prepare for the terrifying possibility that Lavia will face them on Sunday when they visit Stamford Bridge.

A £90 million deal for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo is also about to be finalized by Chelsea.

After being locked in discussions with the Seagulls all summer, Mauricio Pochettino’s team is hoping to finalize a deal for the Ecuadorian star before the weekend.

Chelsea has long been a fan of Lavia, but it seemed that they were more interested in Caicedo and Leeds midfielder Tyler Adams, who is currently heavily linked with a £20 million transfer to Stamford Bridge. However, it now seems possible that they will sign all three players.

It would be devastating for Liverpool to lose out on Lavia, especially after losing out to Real Madrid in the race for Jude Bellingham earlier this year and losing both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho in recent weeks.

Following the addition of attacking midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, Jurgen Klopp believes Lavia is the best choice to take Fabinho’s place at the base of Liverpool’s midfield.

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Liverpool ought to swoop in and steal Mikel Arteta ‘next Joko Gvardiol’ as Arsenal makes a $22 million offer.

According to reports, Mikel Arteta has a center-back who will follow Joko Gvardiol’s example on his radar, but Liverpool should try to outbid him in the transfer market.

Joko Gvardiol joining Manchester City this summer already seems like a significant addition to Pep Guardiola’s squad. And it’s only fair that Liverpool supporters will look on the transaction with a great deal of envy, especially given the urgent need for the club to add more center-backs at Anfield.

Given that he grew up supporting Liverpool and that Jürgen Klopp prefers to use a high press, high line system at Anfield, Gvardiol would have been the ideal fit. Unfortunately, the club was unable to afford the $99 million (£78 million/€90 million) price tag.

However, there are still many players available who fit Liverpool’s budget, including one who is following Gvardiol at Dinamo Zagreb.

Center back Josip utalo, 23, a Dinamo Zagreb academy product like Gvardiol, has even shared the field with Manchester City’s new acquisition for the club’s youth teams, including in the UEFA Youth League match against Liverpool in 2019.

Compared to Gvardiol, utalo was more of a late bloomer; his big break at Dinamo came the same year that Gvardiol left the team, and his former teammate took advantage of that time to make the first team after spending time on loan at NK Istra.

Utalo is a tall, swift presence in the back who is calm under pressure. He would be a perfect fit for Liverpool’s back line because he is comfortable playing on both the left and right side of a back four.

To demonstrate his talent, according to Wyscout, he had the second-best defensive duel success rate in the Champions League last season, winning 79.14% of his challenges despite playing teams like Chelsea, Red Bull Salzburg, and AC Milan.

August 13, 2023
John W. Henry, owner of Liverpool, flies in to meet with Chelsea despite anger over the Moises Caicedo move.

Led by principal owner John W Henry, members of Fenway Sports Group flew to London to attend the club’s opening match at Stamford Bridge

There could be a chilling atmosphere in the Chelsea boardroom on Sunday afternoon due to Moises Caicedo’s transfer battle with owners Liverpool in the city.

Members of the Fenway Sports Group flew to London under the direction of principal owner John W. Henry to watch the club’s opening match at Stamford Bridge.

They left the United States in the belief that a record UK bid of £110m would secure the services of Brighton midfield defender Caicedo.

But they would now lose the Ecuador international side with Chelsea owner Todd Boehly eyeing Liverpool with a £115m offer believing the player would rather move to King’s Road.

And for the record, Boehly is also poised to outwit Liverpool for another transfer target, Southampton’s Romeo Lavia. It left John W. Henry and the rest of the Anfield board frustrated and dissatisfied with the way Caicedo’s transfer business with Brighton was handled.

They felt they had a good working relationship with the south coast club after signing Argentina’s World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister and seeing James Milner move in the opposite direction.

Brighton had set a deadline for any offer with Liverpool arriving just before the close, and one that was accepted by the Seagulls.

But knowing Caicedo would prefer to join them, Chelsea have since signaled their willingness to offer £115m for the player in addition to a £55m offer for Saints star Lavia.

It means the atmosphere in the Stamford Bridge boardroom and boardroom could be tense when the American owners of both clubs come face to face. The Liverpool home shirt for the 2023/2024 season pays tribute to Bill Shankly and the legendary Reds manager’s final season at Anfield. The Nike jersey features a bright red design with a bold white contrast on the color and cuffs.

Henry’s last appearance at a Liverpool game was in April when the Reds beat West Ham 2-1 at the London Stadium thanks to goals from Cody Gakpo and Joel Matip.

Whatever happens to pursuers Caicedo and Lavia, there will certainly be talks between Jurgen Klopp and FSG, with the German aware of the lack of players in the Reds’ midfield at the start of the season following the departures of Milner and Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby. Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have arrived, but the defensive midfield position remains a priority no matter what happens to young Caicedo and Lavia.

August 13, 2023
Chelsea “close” to defeating Liverpool to sign Moises Caicedo

Chelsea is “on the verge” of thrillingly signing Moises Caicedo before Liverpool.

A deal between the Blues and Brighton is reportedly “close to being fully agreed,” according to The Telegraph, in what has been one of the biggest transfer sagas in Premier League history.

According to reports, Chelsea will outbid Liverpool’s earlier $111 million offer by paying a British record transfer fee of £115 million.

After Brighton accepted their offer, the Reds appeared to have won the battle for Caicedo’s services. But it’s believed that the player would rather join Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea then had the chance to resume talks with the Seagulls and persuade them to strike a deal for the Ecuadorian international. In line to sign a long-term contract is the 21-year-old.

The west London club made Caicedo their top target during the summer transfer window, but several of their offers for the player were rejected before Liverpool entered the fray.

The two clubs’ Sunday Premier League matchup at the Bridge heightens the tension.

Pochettino declined to comment on the Caicedo transfer when questioned about the transfer this week.

In his press conference prior to the game, the Argentinean stated, “You know me very well, I never talk about a player that doesn’t belong to us.

We are making a lot of effort to bolster the squad with quality players. I don’t want to talk about players who don’t play for us right now. We are working extremely hard, and I couldn’t be happier with how things are going. “.

Roberto De Zerbi, the manager of Brighton, claimed that as the new season got underway, he had “already forgotten” about Caicedo.

“I’m incredibly proud of the players on our team. Our goal is to keep getting better. The club deserves the praise. Larger clubs can purchase our players, but they cannot purchase our soul or spirit. “.

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Chelsea has a secret weapon to defeat Liverpool, and it is not Moisés Caicedo

When Liverpool and Chelsea square off in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, football.london examines how Chelsea can take advantage of Liverpool’s defensive weaknesses.

The opening Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool, which was already quite intriguing, has become absolutely mouthwatering as a result of recent developments.

On Wednesday night, it was revealed that Chelsea had made a £48 million offer for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, who has already been the target of three offers from Liverpool. The significance of Chelsea’s proposal was being questioned by many. Was it done to force Brighton to sell Moises Caicedo, a top midfield target, or was there real interest in Lavia?

The competition to sign Caicedo has reportedly become even more heated as of Thursday morning, according to reports. This may help to explain Chelsea’s acquisition of Lavia. It can be very exhausting to try to keep up with the mind games that are going on before the Premier League opener.

Such behind-the-scenes activity has all but diminished Sunday’s important match between the two clubs. But this is how things are in the world of football today. Transfers are now frequently in the spotlight.

In his first competitive game as Chelsea’s head coach, Mauricio Pochettino will, however, devote all of his focus to finding a way to defeat Liverpool. The Argentine has faced Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp 11 times across all competitions, but he has only ever come out on top once.

The other four games, played under Klopp, resulted in draws.

Klopp has won six of those contests. Pochettino, who will be seeking just his second victory this weekend, is well aware of Liverpool’s defensive weaknesses, which remain from their underwhelming 2022–23 season.

Liverpool’s defensive problem.

The German manager has survived by employing a high defensive line ever since being named Liverpool manager back in October 2015. The Reds boss has stood by it even in the worst of times, though it has frequently proven to be successful.

It enables the team as a whole to move up the field and use Klopp’s infamous “Gegenpress” system, in which his team attempts to suffocate the opposition with an intense and relentless press. Liverpool’s defense can frequently become exposed if that press is broken, though.

This (shown in the image below) is just one instance of how the Reds’ defense has been abused. The German team actually broke the initial press, played it out to the right wing, and looked over the top during their final preseason match against Darmstadt on Monday night.

The deepest defenders for Liverpool were Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson after Virgil van Dijk went tight to an attacker on the halfway line. Attacker Mathias Honsak of Darmstadt then discovered space between Konate and Robertson, stayed in his own half, and ran through before putting the ball past Alisson.

How Chelsea can profit from Liverpool’s weaknesses.

In the January transfer window, Chelsea acquired Mykhailo Mudryk for nearly £90 million and Noni Madueke for about £35 million. Due to a minor hamstring issue, Madueke hasn’t had much preseason practice, but Mudryk has been preparing well for what will be a big season for the international from Ukraine.

With all the space the Liverpool back line will inevitably leave behind them, Mudryk could have a lot of fun playing against them. Mudryk, who wants to succeed at the Bridge, would be the ideal candidate to launch a counterattack, which could be extremely important.

Similarly, Nicolas Jackson, who cost about £30 million to sign with the team earlier this summer, has already made it abundantly clear to his teammates that he wants the ball passed over the top to him so he can enter the play from behind. Jackson had a fantastic preseason and displayed his all-around talent, but he has a knack for playing on the last defender’s shoulder and snatching up errant passes.

On Sunday, either of these attackers could pose serious difficulties for Liverpool. The rest of the team must attempt to withstand what is anticipated to be a ferocious press from the opponents at Stamford Bridge.

August 12, 2023
Romano discloses Liverpool phone conversation regarding £50 million deal on Friday after Reds fail “secret job”

Fabrizio Romano claims that after Chelsea submitted a revised offer on Friday, Liverpool called Southampton to discuss a potential trade for Romeo Lavia.

Liverpool made a move for Moises Caicedo, as reported, and Jurgen Klopp confirmed it in his press conference on Friday. A bid of approximately £110 million was reportedly accepted.

However, it was later discovered that the Ecuadorian player had told the Reds that “he only wants to join” Chelsea this summer, with the Blues preparing a new offer of their own.

In an effort to find at least one replacement for Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, both of whom left for Saudi Arabia earlier this summer, Liverpool has also been in a competition with Chelsea for Southampton midfielder Lavia, who is valued at £50 million.

The losses of Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and James Milner, who left on free transfers, were covered by the additions of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai earlier this summer.

Liverpool has made several offers to Southampton for Belgian international Lavia but they have all been rejected, and they now run the risk of losing out to Chelsea in the race for him as well.

Additionally, despite having so far been unable to meet Southampton’s asking price, according to transfer expert Romano, Liverpool are still interested in signing Lavia and last night made contact with the Saints.

“The Moises Caicedo saga has been just, if not more, crazy,” Romano wrote in his Caught Offside column on Friday. “The story of the day on Friday was Harry Kane to Bayern. Chelsea is currently in touch with Brighton to make another offer for Caicedo as of the time of writing.

So let’s wait for that action since it is very important. On Friday around noon, when it appeared that everything was in place for Caicedo to join Jurgen Klopp’s team, he made it very clear to Liverpool that he wanted to go to Chelsea.

“So that’s why Chelsea are now working on a club-to-club agreement after weeks of negotiations. Chelsea seemed to be certain that they would be the only ones working on this deal, but Liverpool did a great job on their “secret job.”. The player’s preference will always determine the outcome in the end.

“Chelsea also made a fresh offer to Southampton on Friday night for Romeo Lavia, but let’s wait for Caicedo’s conclusion before concluding that the 19-year-old’s story is over because Liverpool also called Southampton on Friday afternoon.

Liverpool has also been in the running all day, but Chelsea consider Lavia to be a separate deal from Caicedo. Southampton has made it clear that they will not sell Lavia for less than £50 million. “.

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Moises Caicedo: Liverpool are still in contact with Brighton, but the Reds anticipate a Chelsea move for the midfielder.

Moises Caicedo is a highly sought-after midfielder, and Liverpool appear poised to set a transfer record to sign him, but Chelsea still seem to be in the driver’s seat.
Caicedo is valued at £100 million by Brighton, and Chelsea has rejected several offers, the most recent of which was for £80 million.

If Moises Caicedo’s transfer to Chelsea falls through, Liverpool and Brighton are still in talks about a possible deal.

The clubs have spoken about the financial details and payment schedule of a transfer as the Merseysiders consider authorizing the highest expenditure — by a wide margin — in their history.

Caicedo is valued by Brighton at around £100 million.

Chelsea’s failure to agree on a price after months of pursuing the midfielder prompted Liverpool’s tardy entry into negotiations. In the month of July, Brighton swiftly rejected their third offer of £80 million.

Given the length of time it took Chelsea to finalize a deal, Caicedo is anticipated to report to Mauricio Pochettino at Anfield.

Given the circumstances and their own protracted pursuit of Romeo Lavia of Southampton, Liverpool believes the 21-year-old is too good a player to pass up the opportunity to sign, even if it doesn’t work out.

Liverpool are prepared to move things along if there is no movement with Chelsea and Caicedo indicates he wants to play for Jurgen Klopp. Bayern Munich are also looking into a deal.

According to reports, the Ecuadorian international emptied his locker at Brighton five days ago and hasn’t been back since.

Since Caicedo has been persuaded to join Chelsea, who are now expected to step up their efforts to sign him, he is holed up in London waiting for a transfer to be finalized. This location is telling.

The preference of the player will determine how both clubs proceed, and Liverpool is ready to take action if they are given the required support.

Who will be moving this summer when the transfer window begins on June 14 and closes at midnight in Scotland and 11pm in England on September 1?

In our dedicated Transfer Centre blog on Sky Sports’ digital platforms, stay up to date with all the most recent transfer news and rumors. On Sky Sports News, you can also catch up on the details and analysis.

August 12, 2023
A transfer reminder was sent by Jörg Schmadtke as Moisés Caicedo’s replacement still on Liverpool’s “radar.”

A potential substitute option has sent Jörg Schmadtke a “quiet” transfer reminder amid the complicated Moisés Caicedo saga between Liverpool and Chelsea.

All eyes were on the rapidly changing circumstances surrounding Moisés Caicedo on Friday night. Between Chelsea and Liverpool, there is still a “will he, won’t he” question.

However, Jörg Schmadtke’s eyes should have been on another scene, where a former Liverpool target who is reportedly still on the club’s radar was catching the attention of onlookers and sending a timely reminder of his talent.

Khéphren Thuram had been strongly linked with a transfer to Liverpool at one point during the transfer window, and the Daily Mirror reports that interest in the Frenchman is still present. He is on the club’s list of potential targets given the evolving Caicedo situation.

Thuram was making his mark and sending a crucial message on the field as Nice started its Ligue 1 season on Friday, all the while the negotiations over Caicedo were still ongoing.

The Frenchman dominated Lille and demonstrated why he could be a midfield asset for Liverpool.

Last year, Jürgen Klopp’s team had trouble controlling the middle of the field and positioning players there to thwart the counterattack of the opposition. With his performance against Lille, Thuram demonstrated why he could alter that at Anfield.

The Nice midfielder consistently pressed the Lille defense with six dribble attempts and two chances produced, winning three of his four attempted tackles and seven of his twelve duels.

Thuram put on the kind of flawless all-around midfield display that makes the Frenchman such a desirable target for Liverpool. As fans ran amok on social media in the wake of Caicedo’s arrival and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding a move to Anfield, Thuram’s understated message on the field served as a timely reminder that there are other options available.

Thuram would still be a good addition for Liverpool even though he is not entirely comparable to Caicedo. He would also probably enable the team to sign more than one player.

With just over three weeks until the deadline, Schmadtke definitely has the ability to turn this transfer window into a success for Liverpool. Thuram would be a perfect addition, especially given that he would cost a lot less than the $140 million (£111 million/€128 million) that Liverpool agreed to pay to acquire Caicedo (according to The Athletic).

Thuram is only a few months older than Caicedo, at 22, and while he lacks Premier League experience, he has played in far more senior football games and minutes, making him unquestionably better value for the money.

If the Caicedo saga does not end in the Reds’ favor, perhaps Liverpool would have responded after that performance against Lille.

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Liverpool hijack Moises Caicedo transfer as Jurgen Klopp imitates Mauricio Pochettino Chelsea plan

This summer, Chelsea appears to be going without one of the most sought-after young midfielders in the world after they were outbid at the last minute.

Liverpool has significantly hurt Chelsea’s chances of acquiring Moises Caicedo. For the majority of the summer, the 21-year-old midfielder has been strongly linked with a transfer to Stamford Bridge, but the Reds appear poised to beat the Blues to his services.

The Athletic claims that Liverpool and Brighton have agreed on a price of £110 million for the signing of Caicedo.

According to the report, a midnight deadline was used for the Seagulls’ auction.

According to reports, Chelsea made an offer of £100 million, but Jurgen Klopp’s team ultimately outbid them. The Athletic adds that a medical in Merseyside has been scheduled for Friday, and the Ecuadorian international is anticipated to reach a personal agreement with the Reds.

The west Londoners had three offers for the Brighton star rejected before the ‘auction’ on the south coast, according to information in football.london. Even though the Seagulls were determined to make at least £100 million, Chelsea was confident that they could sign Caicedo.

Caicedo was rumored to have even verbally agreed to personal terms with the Blues regarding a potential transfer, but nothing was actually signed. It’s interesting to note that the Ecuadorian expressed interest in joining the team earlier this summer, calling Chelsea “a very big, historic, beautiful team.”.

However, Liverpool has demonstrated a strong desire to acquire Caicedo, and in the process, they have shown Gary Neville to be mistaken. The former Manchester United defender recently asserted that the Reds lack the financial resources to compete with their rivals on The Overlap.

“I think with Liverpool – and I have said this before, and it is coming this moment – the last two years, Chelsea have spent huge, Arsenal have spent huge, United have spent huge, and to be fair, City are City and I think it’s caught them out.

The owners were caught off guard. I believe the market has shocked them because they lack the resources to compete. You may recall the “Jude Bellingham” deal, which involved an estimated $100 million, as well as $100 million each from Declan Rice, Enzo Fernandez, and Moises Caicedo.

“I think they’re at that level of £50 million to £60 million and they’re comfortable there, but I think they’ve hit the point where they’ve hit the ceiling and they’re at a lower level than the other four or five clubs. At some point, it’s going to rush at them and hit them hard. “.

Neville was then asked how much longer Klopp can continue to defend Liverpool’s spending decisions. In response, he said, “The manager will eventually get up and leave.
There’s no question, he’s protecting them.

“With the budget he had and the spending he did, he’s done an unbelievable job—the best job of anyone I believe in the last seven or eight years. But he is unable to continue. He cannot continue to act in this manner. He requires that cash in order to travel and compete. “.

August 12, 2023
Moisés Caicedo signed, two more transfers – Liverpool’s dream team in Jurgen Klopp’s ideal scenario

Liverpool saw an offer accepted to sign Moisés Caicedo, but the saga took a turn when Chelsea became involved. A dream scenario sees a deal being made, but it’s at stake.

It was a roller coaster ride in the transfer market for around 36 hours, with Liverpool and Chelsea being the main story. The Reds aren’t usually involved in public sagas but this has led to what can reasonably be described as this and then some.

Moisés Caicedo is the man at the center of the battle. In a much abbreviated version of the full story, Liverpool initially appeared to have stolen a gear and become favourites, but Chelsea emerged as the player’s preferred option. (You can read the longer version by clicking here, which also includes a lot about Roméo Lavia). At the moment, at the time of writing, there is still no fix.

What does the dream scenario for Liverpool look like from here? Caicedo

entering would clearly be part of it. After making an offer of $140 million for the Ecuadorian, Liverpool clearly appreciate him a lot. The Reds figured it was worth a shot rather than making no attempt to get the 21-year-old and moved all in.

Whether that’s enough remains to be seen, but it has been made clear that Liverpool see Caicedo as a player who can be transformative in midfield. If a dream scenario were to come true, reuniting him with Alexis Mac Allister and adding Dominik Szoboszlai to the mix would create a terrifying trio capable of rivaling anyone who meets them.

A perfect blend of physique and quality on the ball, few teams could live with that, not least with a number of elite attacking threats ahead of them. Caicedo is one of the few players on the market capable of fulfilling the undisputed number six role Liverpool are trying to create, whilst having the ability to not only survive but also thrive there.

But what if there is no deal for Liverpool? Lavia could become a target again (it’s possible it will be even if Caicedo is brought in), but there aren’t any other obvious options. Chelsea are close to finalizing a transfer for Southampton teenager Lavia, reports Sky Sports.

In a dream scenario, it would be possible to get Caicedo and Lavia, even if it would cost at least $203 million. It seems more likely at this point that it would be Chelsea, not Liverpool, who would pull off that double whammy, but the ‘ideal world’ scenario remains that the Reds would somehow pull it off.

There may be questions at both clubs about who gets minutes in which leagues, with big money additions requiring big roles, but it’s a better question to answer than not having enough quality and depth.

Part of the reason Brighton can demand such a high fee for Caicedo is that there are so few elite midfielders. Caicedo is one, Declan Rice (who has already moved to Arsenal for an equally colossal sum) is perhaps another, and Liverpool lost Aurélien Tchouaméni to Real Madrid last summer.

Without Caicedo or Lavia it would be a problem for Liverpool, but here we are talking about the dream result. Elsewhere in the squad, the Liverpool forward speaks for itself. Mohamed Salah is the only security for his position, while Darwin Núñez could be fifth in the pecking order, but that can change quickly. For the other three senior forwards, any combination can appear and become first choice.

Get the midfield right, with the forward and goalkeeping department already tied up, and that would leave only defense for Liverpool to add this summer. But just like in the middle of the field, there are no obvious options to choose from. Few names have been mentioned as to possible interest from Liverpool, although a player on the left is a priority and not signing anyone for the job would pose a significant risk. Currently, the defensive midfielder and central defender are two obvious weaknesses that need to be addressed.

Liverpool’s ideal team:

Goalkeepers: Alisson, Kelleher, Adrian

Defenders: Alexander-Arnold, Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Gomez, Matip, new recruit as central defender, Robertson, Tsimikas

Midfielders: Caicedo, Lavia, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones, Elliott, Thiago, Bajčetić, Morton (plus young players who may be involved, including Bobby Clark)

Attack: Salah, Gakpo, Díaz, Núñez, Jota (plus young players who will be involved including Ben Doak)

If Liverpool get neither Caicedo nor Lavia, which is a possibility (as discussed further by clicking here), they should find an alternative. It wouldn’t really be a nightmare scenario, but it certainly wouldn’t be the dream listed above.

As of this writing, nothing is 100% decided yet, but we’ll probably know soon what’s next.

August 12, 2023
Liverpool has £111 million Moises Caicedo fee to spend on three stars after star snubbed move

After Moises Caicedo reportedly rejected a move to Anfield, Liverpool is looking to add to its summer signings.

Following an agreement to purchase Moises Caicedo from Brighton for £111 million, Liverpool appeared close to completing the transaction. However, the 21-year-old turned down a transfer to Anfield because he is waiting to join Chelsea. Jurgen Klopp, the manager of the Reds, will have to move on quickly to pursue other signings this summer; they could use the £11 million to bring in three players instead.

Romeo Lavia: £55m

The Premier League’s top clubs aren’t just keeping an eye on central midfielder Caicedo; since the transfer window opened, Liverpool and Chelsea have been vying to sign Southampton star Romeo Lavia.

Southampton is reportedly holding out for £50 million despite Liverpool making multiple offers, the most recent of which was for £46 million. It seems strange that the Merseysiders would argue over a pitiful £5 million if they are so desperate for another defensive midfielder.
And now that Caicedo seems to be beyond the Reds’ grasp, they might cave in to Southampton’s demands and pay the extra money.

Chelsea is reportedly willing to spend £55 million to acquire Lavia.
But it seems the 19-year-old would rather move to Anfield than Stamford Bridge if Liverpool matched that sum.

Tyler Adams: £20m

According to all accounts, Friday seemed to be a day of last-minute U-turns, with Chelsea pulling out of a deal to sign Tyler Adams, a midfielder for Leeds, after activating his £20 million relegation release clause. According to The Athletic, the 24-year-old had traveled to west London to have a medical, and personal matters were not thought to be a problem.

However, the Blues quickly changed course and concentrated their efforts on luring the Ecuadorian international after Caicedo decided against moving to the north west.

After moving from RB Leipzig to Leeds, Adams made 24 Premier League appearances last season. And Liverpool could now seize the opportunity by offering the Whites £20 million for the American international, who is clearly eager to get back to the Premier League as soon as possible and is of the caliber to be a very valuable player to Klopp and company.

Goncalo Inacio: £40m

Liverpool isn’t just looking to bolster their midfield this summer; Klopp also needs a center-back who can help his backline fill in the gaps left over from last year. During their underwhelming season, the Reds gave up 47 goals in the Premier League and an additional 12 in the Champions League.

They could also use Sporting’s Goncalo Inacio as a center back. The 21-year-old has played 122 times for the dominant Portuguese team and has frequently participated in Champions League and Europa League matches. According to reports, Inacio’s contract contains a £40 million release clause that the Reds could immediately exercise.

Lavia, Adams, and Inacio could all be acquired by Klopp for a total of £115 million, according to this. Additionally, the trio may inspire the German team this year and help make up for Caicedo’s absence.

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Liverpool have seen £34million transfer blocked as Romeo Lavia move takes Chelsea twist

Liverpool are unlikely to sign Andre this summer.

Liverpool may have to wait until the January transfer window to sign Andre in midfield, even if they are now losing Romeo Lavia. Fluminense are refusing to lose Brazilian international Andre until the end of the Copa Libertadores season.

A 2-0 win against Argentinos Juniors on Tuesday night saw the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A club progress to the quarter-finals of the South American Champions League. They will contest the two final stages on August 22-24 and August 29-31.

This means it could be too difficult for Liverpool to secure a deal before the window closes. The 22-year-old has a £34m release clause in his contract, but the Reds are facing a race against time to get the most precise details before the September 1 deadline.

This scenario also depends entirely on Fluminense also losing their quarter-final tie. Liverpool would do well not to pin all their hopes on it as victory would give them extremely short time to sign an alternative for the first six months of the year.

A move for Andre in January is more likely as Jurgen Klopp rebuilds his midfield. Although he may still need a new midfielder before then, otherwise Liverpool risk being short on numbers.

They have signed Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister but have lost five first-team midfielders this summer, including captain Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, who were regular starters last season.

Andre would be the long-term successor to Thiago Alcantara, whose contract expires in 2024. The one-capped Brazilian international comes across more as a controller with an impressive hitting range, like Thiago, than a ball-winner like Fabinho. .

Liverpool have been working on a deal to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton to replace Fabinho as the team’s number 6. Journalist Sacha Tavolieri reported on Thursday that the Saints expected the Reds to meet their £50m price tag.

But Chelsea have now stolen with a £48m offer for the 19-year-old, including add-ons. Liverpool have turned down three offers for the Belgian, the latest at around £45m.

Southampton are refusing to cut the £50m valuation of the 19-year-old, who arrived from Manchester City just 12 months ago, to a high of £14m. However, Chelsea’s proposal could be enough to send Lavia to Stamford Bridge.

Missing out on the player after all his groundwork would be an embarrassing setback for Klopp’s side. Moreover, Chelsea are close to finalizing a deal for Moises Caicedo from Brighton for around £100million.

The Ecuadorian is another defensive-minded player admired by Liverpool despite being deemed far too expensive for the Merseyside side.

August 12, 2023
Todd Boehly decision on Moises Caicedo Chelsea transfer as Liverpool ‘dealt’ Romeo Lavia blow

Updates on Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia are included in the most recent Liverpool transfer rumors.

Todd Boehly and Behdad Egbali, who are co-owners of Chelsea, are in charge of the talks to bring Moises Caicedo from Brighton and Hove Albion to the club.

According to The Times, who also claims that the two have replaced Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, this is the case. It is said that Chelsea’s co-sporting directors initiated discussions with Brighton earlier this summer.

Three offers—the most recent being £80 million—have already been turned down for Caicedo by Chelsea. But as the ECHO reported on Friday evening, the Stamford Bridge team is now preparing to spend a British record £115 million on the player.

Although it was claimed that Chelsea was pressuring Liverpool to back out of the agreement in order for them to renegotiate Caicedo’s transfer fee with Brighton at a lower rate, the ECHO is informed that the Reds are standing their ground and are still interested in signing the player.

And in yet another bizarre turn of events, Chelsea is said to have offered more than £50 million for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.

Friday night, The ECHO reported that Chelsea and Lavia of the Saints are close to a deal. Liverpool’s other defensive midfield target this summer was the international from Belgium.

On Monday, the Reds’ third offer, for about £46 million, was rejected. Chelsea then entered the bidding, but their £48 million offer was also rejected. But on Friday night, The Times reported that Chelsea had now made a bid for Lavia that was over £50 million.

Lavia, a former member of the Manchester City academy, joined Southampton for just £14 million last year, and despite his team being demoted to the Sky Bet Championship, he still managed to perform well in the Premier League.

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Liverpool are considering a move for the 25-year-old left-back to the Premier League

Liverpool are reportedly considering signing Brighton and Hove Albion full-back Pervis Estupinan.

This according to a recent report from Football Transfers, according to which Jurgen Klopp is already making plans for Andy Robertson’s long-term successor.

The 25-year-old Estupinan had a strong season with the Seagulls last time out. Following his £18m transfer from Villarreal just over 12 months ago, Brighton’s versatile number 30 has shown all the signs of becoming a top-flight left-back in the Premier League.

And with Robertson turning 30 early next year, the Scotsman will eventually need to be replaced and, according to these latest reports, there are initial concerns over the former Hull City defender’s fitness.

Fans may be surprised to hear these reports; Especially considering the Reds’ reliable number 26 started 26 Premier League games last season – the same number of home games as last season.

Nonetheless, Estupinan quickly became one of England’s most influential full-backs; As a player who can defend and attack, Klopp could do much worse when it comes to a potential replacement for a player who was undoubtedly one of his best performers during his tenure.

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Thiago makes transfer decisions, as Al-Ettifaq sends Liverpool an “apologetic” letter regarding Jordan Henderson

Media Digest: Thiago has made up his mind amid transfer rumors, and Jordan Henderson has apologized to Liverpool through Al Ettifaq’s official channels.

Jordan Henderson “apologetic” statement from Al-Ettifaq.

Al-Ettifaq has “apologized” to Liverpool supporters on Twitter. Jordan Henderson was recently acquired by the Steven Gerrard-coached Saudi team, who made him captain of their most recent match.

The reality is more ironic, despite the fact that some Liverpool employees might feel they should apologize for the way the Saudi club initially tried to sign the Reds captain for nothing (Guardian). Al-Ettifaq apologized for printing “EFC” on the back of Henderson’s shirt through their social media channel.

These initials, which are also those of the Ettifaq Football Club, are connected to the English football team Everton and are located just below the prancing horse logo on the neck of the Saudi team’s jerseys. The club account joked, “At least it’s not blue,” enticing supporters to purchase the number 10 shirt before it sells out.

Due to the captain’s prior decision to speak out as an ally of the LGBT community, Henderson has drawn a great deal of criticism for his decision to move to Saudi Arabia—far more than Fabinho—but this seeming lighthearted post highlights the fact that Liverpool is also facing some ethical challenges. Given that the league has been referred to as a sportswashing project (Guardian), it’s less than ideal that Al Ettifaq is already using its name to help the organization market itself.

Thiago’s choice to transfer.

Surprisingly, during the transfer window, Thiago has also been connected to several moves away. Only Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott would be left from the midfield that Jürgen Klopp famously deemed fit for purpose prior to last season if the Spaniard left along with Henderson, Fabinho, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita.

Thankfully, it appears that Thiago has made a decision. Fabrizio Romano has disabled links to Sevilla in a post on Twitter:.

Despite their connections, Thiago Alcântara and Sevilla have not engaged in any negotiations or talks. Thiago Only considering Liverpool.

Thiago has assumed a crucial role as an experienced leader in a shifting midfield after initially being perceived as one of the Liverpool candidates with the highest likelihood of leaving the club this summer. Given his strong defensive statistics, he might also start the season as one of the top choices for the number six position.

August 12, 2023
Stunning Moises Caicedo Liverpool twist emerges amid £55 million Romeo Lavia bid, according to Chelsea transfer news.

News about Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, and Michael Olise are among the most recent Blues updates from the summer transfer window.

Moises Caicedo twist.

Despite Liverpool’s £110 million deal with Brighton for Moises Caicedo, it appears as though Chelsea could sign both players. Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo.

Even though Jurgen Klopp acknowledged that a deal had been reached, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool could now completely withdraw from the race to sign Caicedo due to a stunning development.

Chelsea was still confident they could sign Caicedo in spite of Liverpool’s triple-figure offer, and a new offer is currently being prepared that will be a vast improvement over their previous few offers.

The club record £105 million deal that brought Enzo Fernandez from Benfica earlier this year could be broken, according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth, as the offer could be as high as £115 million.

Romeo Lavia Battle

football.london has been informed that Chelsea is’seriously moving’ to sign Moises Caicedo from Southampton as well as Romeo Lavia from Southampton.

Despite Chelsea having a bid on the table that outbids Liverpool’s highest offer, Liverpool was still considered the front-runners to sign the teenager for their midfield.

According to information available to football.london, the proposal is for £52 million, plus an additional $3 million in add-ons.

Chelsea made a late-summer offer to Lavia last year, but Southampton quickly turned it down.
Due to the fact that Lavia’s former Saints manager Joe Shields now resides in west London, Chelsea have renewed their interest in the midfielder.

Michael Olise boost

To give Chelsea a significant transfer boost, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has selected him to replace Riyad Mahrez. Rayan Cherki, Mohammed Kudus, and Michael Olise were three attacking targets the Blues had identified that they might sign this summer.
Man City was also interested in Michael Olise.

Football and Chelsea have already spoken with Olise’s entourage. The French winger, according to information in London, is eager to relocate to west London. Chelsea already appeared to be in the lead, but Man City has given them a further boost in terms of their transfer hopes.

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Man City have been negotiating with Stade Rennais for Jeremy Doku’s services for a number of weeks, with both Lucas Paqueta and Doku being their top priorities after that. Both Olise and the Belgian international were options for Guardiola, but a swift Doku transfer and improved personal terms appear to have given Chelsea the incentive to move for Olise. The Telegraph reports that the French club values him at between €50 million (£43.1 million) and €60 million (£51.8 million).

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Chelsea made a bid that comes the closest to valuation amid Romeo Lavia a transfer target for Liverpool.

Chelsea has made a £48 million offer to Southampton for 19-year-old Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia in an effort to get a jump on Liverpool.

According to reports, Chelsea has made a £48 million offer for Romeo Lavia in an effort to sabotage Liverpool’s pursuit of the Southampton midfielder.

Weeks of negotiations have gone by with no resolution between Liverpool and the Saints due to the Reds’ objections to their £50 million asking price.

The Championship club swiftly rejected their most recent offer, which was for £45 million, which was sent earlier this week. The Athletic reports that Chelsea’s offer, which is reportedly worth £48 million plus add-ons, is currently the closest to matching Southampton’s asking price.

It is unclear whether the offer will be accepted, but if it is, Liverpool may have to prepare for the terrifying possibility that Lavia will face them on Sunday when they visit Stamford Bridge.

A £90 million deal for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo is also about to be finalized by Chelsea.

After being locked in discussions with the Seagulls all summer, Mauricio Pochettino’s team is hoping to finalize a deal for the Ecuadorian star before the weekend.

Chelsea has long been a fan of Lavia, but it seemed that they were more interested in Caicedo and Leeds midfielder Tyler Adams, who is currently heavily linked with a £20 million transfer to Stamford Bridge. However, it now seems possible that they will sign all three players.

It would be devastating for Liverpool to lose out on Lavia, especially after losing out to Real Madrid in the race for Jude Bellingham earlier this year and losing both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho in recent weeks.

Following the addition of attacking midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, Jurgen Klopp believes Lavia is the best choice to take Fabinho’s place at the base of Liverpool’s midfield.

August 12, 2023
Chelsea is negotiating a $115 million deal with Brighton, according to Moises Caicedo. midfielder following Liverpool’s denial.

The 21-year-old midfielder Moises Caicedo has turned down the opportunity to join Liverpool despite the Reds and Brighton agreeing to a £111 million transfer fee. Instead, the midfielder wants to join Chelsea, who have been after him all summer.

After Moises Caicedo turned down a transfer to Liverpool, Chelsea is currently negotiating a deal to acquire the midfielder from Brighton for a British record transfer fee of £115 million.

Caicedo has decided against joining Liverpool, despite the Reds agreeing to a British record £111 million transfer fee with Brighton, and instead wants to move to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea was prepared to offer £100 million for the 21-year-old player, but they are currently working to increase their offer to £115 million, which would surpass the £106 point eight million they paid for midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Benfica in January, setting a new British transfer record.

Caicedo had been scheduled for a medical trip to Liverpool on Friday after Jurgen Klopp’s team had a bid accepted by Brighton after a deadline for bids on Thursday at midnight.

However, Caicedo had a change of heart and informed Liverpool that he would not be joining. He stayed in London and has made it clear that Chelsea, who have been after him all summer, are the only team he wants to leave for.

Romeo Lavia, who is still wanted by Liverpool, is one of the two midfielders Chelsea wants to sign this summer. The west London club is close to reaching an agreement with Southampton to sign Romeo Lavia.

Caicedo and Lavia are both players who a source told Sky Sports News are targets for a signing.

These developments take place on the same day that negotiations between Chelsea and Leeds United over the signing of Tyler Adams ended in failure.

Caragher: Liverpool would suffer a serious setback if Caicedo chose not to sign.

Jamie Carragher from Sky Sports says.

If he wants to go to Chelsea, has already spoken to the manager and given them his word that he won’t break the promise, you could respond, “Fair enough.

“Liverpool entered the deal late because they didn’t want to pay a specific sum for Romeo Lavia. Although Liverpool are likely more in need of Caicedo than Chelsea are, the price is high.

“I’m desperate for him to visit Liverpool because that city probably needs him more. It will be a significant setback.

“Caicedo should have always been Liverpool’s top choice, and if you couldn’t get him, that’s okay; you switch to Lavia as your backup.

“It almost seems backwards, and they might now have to go back to Southampton and give them the £50 million they’re asking for the player,” one person said. “.

Redknapp: I’m surprised Caicedo declined Liverpool; he would have been the ideal candidate.

Jamie Redknapp, a former Liverpool captain and Sky Sports analyst, appeared on the Essential Football Podcast.

Despite the fact that I am obviously biased, I find this to be astounding.

“Normally, Liverpool would win this match by a wide margin. I simply assumed it would happen. I was thrilled to discover that I was a fan of Liverpool when I woke up. When I see him wearing a Chelsea jersey, I’ll believe the news that he rejected Liverpool.

In that red kit, I thought he would look fantastic. I believed that Liverpool should have signed him.

“I understand Chelsea’s appeal.
The club is very big.
Over the years, they have won numerous awards.
However, when I consider the clubs’ past, I’m amazed, particularly since Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister’s union surprised me because I thought it was the right choice.

It makes things interesting for Southampton because they will be thinking, “OK, you want Romeo Lavia, you’re going to have to pay top dollar for him now. They call them while holding a cap and say, “You were always our first choice and it has been proven that he wasn’t.”. However, that happens in football occasionally, and I’m certain they’ll need to enter again in that regard. “.

Analysis: From tearful teen to in-demand star

Following his nation’s elimination from the World Cup last year, while other athletes were jetting off to opulent vacation destinations, Moises Caicedo was back in Santo Domingo, Ecuador, competing in a local tournament on the same dingy field he played on as a child.

In a video that quickly became popular throughout the nation, Caicedo, a rising Premier League star who had just become Ecuador’s youngest World Cup goal scorer, is seen scoring once more, but this time as a ringer for Caicedos FC, a team made up of members of the extended family.

His goal, which was tucked away at the near post in shabby surroundings to help Caicedos FC win the competition, was celebrated with a leap, a fist pump, and a gesture of appreciation to the few hundred spectators sitting or leaning on fences around the pitch.

Caicedo’s former coach at his boyhood club Independiente del Valle, Miguel Angel Ramirez, grins and says to Sky Sports, “This is Moises.”. “He was returning to his village, where he would be with his family and friends, play football, and assist everyone. He never forgets about his people. “.

August 12, 2023