The pursuit of Moises Caicedo has brought Premier League heavyweights Liverpool and Chelsea head-to-head. According to Fabrizio Romano, Brighton and Hove Albion want things to be resolved “tonight”, two days before their league opener against Luton Town.
Highest Bidder Between Liverpool and Chelsea Will Secure Moises Caicedo
Player’s Stance to Be a Big Factor in Chelsea or Liverpool Choice
Both the Blues and Reds are effectively in a bidding war, with the Seagulls looking to maximize their profit for the Ecuadorian by pitting the two clubs’ bids against one another.
Chelsea were previously thought to be in the driving seat of this transfer saga, with the London club hoping to execute a quick deal, but a Liverpool hijack attempt has levelled the playing field as both clubs will send formal, yet official, bids to the south coast.
Caicedo himself will play a major role in which club he plays for this season. While Brighton have stated their desire to get the largest price tag possible for the player, the midfielder ultimately retains the right to decide where he will ply his trade for the foreseeable future.
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The Two Transfer Battles Between Liverpool and Chelsea
A major factor in Liverpool’s pursuit of Caicedo is tied to Chelsea’s pursuit of one of their targets, Romeo Lavia. The two former European champions, both of which are looking to improve upon their unimpressive campaigns from last season, are now tangled in not one but two transfer duels.
Finding a winner in the Lavia hunt might take days or even weeks, but the winner for Caicedo will be found soon. The Seagulls have set their deadline, and if not met, they plan on utilising the special midfielder as they embark on a historic season of Premier League and Europa League football.
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