Reports suggest that Liverpool may hijack Chelsea’s potential deal for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo if Jordan Henderson and Fabinho depart from the club. In light of the potential departure of their midfield duo to Saudi Arabia, Liverpool is actively seeking to strengthen their midfield options and sees Caicedo as an excellent addition to their squad. TalkSPORT reveals that while Chelsea remains the frontrunners for Caicedo’s signature, Liverpool could make a late bid to disrupt their plans if they lose both Henderson and Fabinho.
it is believed that Chelsea is nearing the completion of an £80 million ($105m) deal for Caicedo, who is reportedly the primary transfer target for manager Mauricio Pochettino. The player himself has expressed his admiration for Chelsea, stating that he cannot say no to the offer from such a historic and prestigious club. However, Liverpool’s interest has now emerged, altering the landscape of the potential transfer.
Moreover, Brighton values Caicedo at £100 million, and if Liverpool surpasses Chelsea’s offer, the Seagulls remain open to selling the player to the highest bidder. The potential sales of Henderson and Fabinho would provide Liverpool with a significant budget to reinvest in midfield reinforcements. Henderson’s transfer could fetch around £10 million ($13m), while Al Ittihad is reportedly ready to submit a substantial bid of £40 million ($52m) for Fabinho. This would give Liverpool an upfront sum of £50 million ($63m) to reinvest. The race for Moises Caicedo’s signature intensifies as Liverpool seeks to disrupt Chelsea’s plans and secure the talented midfielder for themselves, provided they lose Henderson and Fabinho.