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Liverpool have already completed two transfer ‘steals’ but Jürgen Klopp to-do list remains clear

Liverpool fan Nick Sapia of LFC Boston gives us his take on the latest pre-Chelsea talking points, including contests for Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia.

Liverpool take on Chelsea later today at Stamford Bridge in the opening match of the Premier League season for the pair, but attention has been almost exclusively on chasing Brighton’s Moisés Caicedo – and to some extent Southampton’s Roméo Lavia – beyond the last days .

Whatever happens in the transfer market, Liverpool could really use one to help Chelsea make a real statement at the start of the new season. Given the number of changes Mauricio Pochettino has had to oversee, this might not be the worst time to face him. We asked Liverpool fan Nick Sapia of LFC Boston a few questions about the Reds ahead of kick-off. What do you think of the summer transfer window from Liverpool’s point of view? What else needs to be done?

Well, everyone said they wanted a makeover, right? I think the window has been solid so far, although we can all recognize that there is still work to be done. In today’s market, Alexis Mac Allister is the real deal and a brilliant work of the club. Dominik Szoboszlai looks like someone with huge potential and the midfield is already significantly better than last season, although more depth is needed.

Liverpool will obviously need a defensive midfielder, although I don’t mind that it took some time to find the position. With all the transfer nonsense with Chelsea, I hope the club have also kept defensive options in mind.

Ibrahima Konaté can’t play every week and the ‘box-midfield’ system really starts to break down when he’s not on the pitch. There has been a lot of talk about a left centre-back but I still think the right side is more important given the profile required for the system to work. I’m much more confident with Andy Robertson on the left than with any of our current replacement options on the right.

If the club can sign another midfielder and defender, it’s hard to imagine a better summer window. However, they must be determined in the coming weeks to achieve this.

The pursuit of Romeo Lavia has now dragged on quite a bit. Is he the right target to sort out the Liverpool midfielder if Moisés Caicedo is unavailable? I think we now understand why it’s taking so long. Even if Caicedo joins Chelsea, I agree that the club explores all options in terms of defensive midfield. You clearly have a rating for Lavia and are reluctant to exceed it. I’m also skeptical that Chelsea will sign both Caideo and Lavia, but wonder if Liverpool will continue to explore other options rather than returning to Lavia immediately.

Lavia is a long-term project. The way Liverpool approach the first few months of the season won’t change much, as they need time to catch up (just look at how long Fabinho put in). When Liverpool decided to sell Fabinho, they accepted there would be short-term uncertainty about their position for long-term gains. This was 100% the right decision.

The midfield has already improved a lot, a lot with the additions of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai. Caicedo would be the perfect target to complete the midfield rebuild, but he’s not alone in doing so. What are your expectations for this season? What would success represent?

Getting back in the top four is the minimum; I think they will. From there, I wouldn’t say everything else is gravy, but I like that they’re heading into the season without the weight of high expectations.

Liverpool are very intriguing at the moment, and this one is as excited as I have been for a season that has been starting for a while. They remain one of the most talented teams in the league and have a very strong starting XI. They’ve taken one of the oldest teams in the Premier League and made them one of the youngest, which is exciting for the future.

The Europa League is not only an opportunity to pass on valuable experience to new, younger players, but also offers a trophy to be won. I think they are a defensive midfielder and another defender far from a team that can legitimately challenge for the Premier League title this season. Plus, this year they’re going to be a lot of fun to watch. What do you expect from Matchday 1 against Chelsea? A chance to make a mark, or would you take a point?

It’s a crazy game to start the season – we’re not quite sure yet what we’ll get from the Reds (I’m hesitant to even try to pick the starting XI) but Chelsea are even more of an unknown quantity.

I think we are going to see a restrained first half but given the way Liverpool forwards have played so far this season and the firepower they can muster from the bench I think Jurgen will try to find a place to go for the three dots and place a marker. Given what has happened at Chelsea in recent days, I hope the Reds have beaten them.

August 13, 2023
Premier League clubs issued transfer warning after Chelsea deal collapses

An extraordinarily turbulent week in the transfer window has left Leeds United and USMNT star Tyler Adams out of the cold with a botched move to Chelsea, but other Premier League clubs are circling

Leeds United and USA star Tyler Adams has suffered the bitter disappointment that a dream move to Chelsea crashed after the Blues’ successful double strike for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, but there is light at the end of the tunnel for the 24 year old .

The US men’s national team captain had traveled to London on Friday for a medical after the Stamford Bridge club agreed a £20m release clause. Brighton & Hove Albion star Caicedo and Southampton talent Lavia.

Chelsea’s spending spree under US owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital will continue with fees in the region of £110m and £55m to be paid for Caicedo and Lavia respectively, but Adams – who has a hamstring injury and is ruled out at least until mid-September – was disappointed.

However, according to The Athletic, Adams’ frustration could be short-lived as other Premier League clubs were made aware of the player’s availability after his move to Chelsea fell through.

No suitor has been named, but midfielder Adams could fit the profile Manchester United are aiming for, with Fiorentina’s Moroccan international Sofyan Amrabat on their radar following the sale of Fred to Fenerbahce.

Liverpool will also certainly be in the market for midfield reinforcements in the final weeks of the period as the Reds’ pursuit of Caicedo and Lavia is on the brink of failure, adding to the disappointment at the unexpected defeat of supporters Jordan Henderson and Fabinho for the charm . of Saudi Arabia’s wealth.

Adams made 24 appearances for Leeds last season as the club exited the Premier League, but he is likely to remain in the top flight due to the release clause coming into effect following the club’s relegation.

The 36-capped US international captained his country at last year’s World Cup in Qatar and was followed by Aston Villa, Brighton, Nottingham Forest and West Ham United for his defensive strengths in the center of the pitch.

Adams isn’t the only Leeds star to head to the Elland Road exit this summer, with Italy winger Wilfried Gnonto sitting out Saturday’s defeat at Birmingham City amid interest from Everton.

Gnonto played in the season-opening 2-2 draw with Cardiff City, but missed out on the midweek Carabao Cup win against Shrewsbury Town after being told he would not be sold this summer. He also made himself unavailable for the last defeat at St Andrews, for which Leeds issued a statement on the “internal disciplinary issue”.

He said: “Despite training for the past two days, Willy has informed Daniel Farke that he is still unable to play this weekend and has not traveled to Birmingham for tomorrow’s game.”

August 13, 2023
Southampton’s manager provides an update on Romeo Lavia after Liverpool and Chelsea moves

After the of Liverpool and Chelsea, Romeo Lavia, who is wanted by Liverpool, is close to leaving the team, according to Southampton manager Russell Martin.

Following the midfielder’s exclusion from the Saints’ matchday squad on Saturday, Russell Martin acknowledged Romeo Lavia is nearing a Southampton exit.

The 19-year-old has yet to make an appearance this season after being an unused substitute on the first day of the campaign against Sheffield Wednesday. He was once more absent for Southampton’s 4-4 draw with Norwich City after being completely left out of the matchday squad for their shocking League Cup loss to Gillingham in the middle of the week.

Southampton turned down Liverpool’s most recent offer of £46 million on Monday, making it their third bid for the Belgian international to be rejected. Since then, Chelsea has also had a £48 million offer rejected by the Saints, but they are reportedly closing in on a deal for £52 million plus $3 million in add-ons.

The Reds’ club-record £110 million bid for Moises Caicedo, however, complicates the situation. The player is rumored to prefer a move to Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea is reportedly planning to make a higher offer, but no such bid has yet been made. It follows that both players’ futures are still up in the air.

Because of the impact of the ongoing rumors about his future, Martin has also confirmed that Lavia was not involved in the game against Norwich.

The Saints manager admitted that he did not include the teen in his matchday squad because “he wasn’t in the right frame of mind to play,” according to journalist Mark McAdam. “.

Martin is cited by Alfie House of the Southern Daily Echo as saying: “He has been great while his situation has rumbled on for a long time. For him, for us, for really everyone, that needs to come to a close soon.

It is “eeking slowly towards a conclusion and I think we have been preparing for life without him for the six weeks we have been here so it’s not a huge drama. “.

It is still unknown whether Liverpool plans to make a fourth offer for Lavia if they lose out to Chelsea for Caicedo or whether the Londoners can actually afford to sign both players.

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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.

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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.

August 13, 2023
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
Liverpool gives Klopp £164 million to recruit four stars, including the “chosen” Caicedo replacement before the deadline.

According to reports, Liverpool will give Jurgen Klopp £164 million so he can add up to four players before the transfer deadline.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner, and Naby Keita, who all left on free transfers at the end of June, were all replaced by the Reds by signing Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and others earlier in the transfer window.

Klopp will need to add at least one or two more midfielders this summer due to the unanticipated departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to Saudi Arabia.

Klopp stated yesterday that a bid had been made for Moises Caicedo, a midfielder for Brighton, and other reports indicate that the Seagulls have accepted the offer of about £110 million.

The Reds were set to make an offer for Caicedo, but the Ecuadorian international has now reportedly stated that he prefers Chelsea to the Reds.

Romeo Lavia of Southampton is a 19-year-old Belgian international.
Southampton has asked for £50 million for him, and Liverpool has had multiple offers rejected for him.

Liverpool will spend €190 million (£164 million) in the final weeks of the transfer window, according to Spanish publication Nacional, in an effort to “please” Klopp.

The German will be given the “budget” to add up to four new faces before the deadline because he is “not satisfied” with the number of additions he has made so far.

With the report insisting that they will reach an agreement with the Saints over the next few days, it is understood that their “big priority” is still Lavia at Southampton, who has been “chosen” as the primary replacement for Caicedo.

They are also “very serious” about Khephren Thuram, a midfielder for Nice who is hoping “to change scenery this year and try his luck at a more ambitious club.”.

With Donyell Malen of Borussia Dortmund on his radar, Klopp would have plenty of money left over after spending €35m on Thuram to “sign a striker and a right-back.”.

After scoring 10 goals in 35 games the previous season, Liverpool is prepared to pay “more than” €65 million to bring the Netherlands international to Anfield.

The right-back option he “likes the most” is Moroccan international Noussair Mazraoui, who progressed through Ajax’s youth ranks, and “they hope to get him out of Bayern Munich for about” €30m.

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As Manu Kone’s admission is made, the head of Borussia Monchengladbach cuts off Liverpool’s transfer plans.

With Manu Kone’s admission, the head of Borussia Monchengladbach denies Liverpool a transfer.

This summer, Manu Kone has been a player that Liverpool has been interested in, but Roland Virkus, the head of Borussia Monchengladbach, has outlined one condition that they would consider talking.

Borussia Monchengladbach managing director Roland Virkus has stated that Manu Kone, who is being pursued by Liverpool, will remain at his current club unless a “crazy offer” is made.

When he was included on Liverpool’s list of candidates this summer, the France U21 international attracted their attention. Three of Jurgen Klopp’s options were set to become free agents at the beginning of the summer, so he was looking to strengthen his engine room.

The introduction of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai was a part of the restructuring, but the departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have necessitated additional business.

Links appeared to be hampered when Kone sustained a knee injury during France’s U21 European Championships campaign in Georgia and Romania in July. His French teammate Khephren Thuram and Ryan Gravenberch were two other individuals who developed into potential Reds players.

Kone won’t be leaving BORUSSIA-Park this summer, according to the Gladbach manager, unless a sizable offer is made for the midfielder.

“Manu Koné will remain with Borussia,” Virkus declared. Naturally, in football you can never rule anything out. If .
A crazy offer would surface, necessitating a new conversation.

However, the objective is for him to stay here and regain his full fitness first, and this has also been discussed with the player.

Manu notices that there is currently activity in Gladbach.
He could be interested in participating in it.
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Romeo Lavia has recently caught Liverpool’s attention as a player. Three offers from the Reds were turned down.

Southampton for the 19-year-old, and the Reds have recently made a move for Moises Caicedo of Brighton and Hove Albion.

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
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