Liverpool could enter the chase for Moises Caicedo as they look for further options to strengthen their midfield.
According to The Telegraph, Liverpool could enter the chase for Moises Caicedo in the coming days. Jurgen Klopp still feels the need to strengthen their midfield despite the potential arrival of Alexis Mac Allister.
Moises Caicedo is steadily becoming a hot topic in the English window. Many of the top teams could begin a scramble for the £70 million-rated midfielder, with Brighton ready to sell the Ecuadorian for the right price. He will leave the Seagulls as things stand, but there are questions regarding his new destination.
Liverpool has been seeking details about the Ecuadorian for a few months now. Some had claimed they might not contest to sign the midfielder, although there are suggestions they might think about joining Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal in the chase.
Caicedo is coming at the back of another fantastic season with Brighton. His displays helped the Seagulls finish sixth in the Premier League and qualify for their maiden Europa League campaign. Despite the prospect of playing under Roberto De Zerbi in the continental competition, the £70 million-rated midfielder wants a more significant challenge.
The consensus is that the midfielder wants to play Champions League football. Among those interested clubs, only Arsenal and Manchester United can offer that. The Gunners are the front runners to sign him, with Brighton expecting them to pay what’s necessary.
Arsenal saw two bids rejected by the Seagulls in January, with their last offer amounting to a reported £70 million. Brighton could demand more for the midfielder. Varying reports suggest the price could go between £80-100 million.
That may pose an issue for Liverpool if they decide to move. The Reds have sealed a move for Alexis Mac Allister, suggesting they might open the doors to reuniting the Argentine with Caicedo. While they are thinking about joining the race, the Ecuadorian may prefer Arsenal over them.
Even Chelsea are set to step up their chase for the midfielder after losing out on Manuel Ugarte. Varying suggestions claim they want Caicedo as an alternative to the Sporting CP star. Others insist they always planned to sign both.
There’s also talk of Manchester United, but the defensive midfield is not an absolute priority for Erik ten Hag in the upcoming window. They want to bring someone into the position but might focus on signing a new striker and a midfielder partner to Casemiro.
As for Liverpool, they may face a difficult challenge if they pursue Caicedo. For instance, they were the favourites to land Mac Allister and did so with ease. As for the £70 million-rated Ecuadorian, they will have to compete in a possible bidding war. Liverpool have not been comfortable in such situations before, which may have a different effect in this chase.
