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.