Liverpool exploring midfield choices after seeing Southampton reject three bids for Romeo Lavia; Brighton worth Moises Caicedo at £100m and have rejected Chelsea’s bids, together with newest of £80m

Sky Sports News has been advised three golf equipment are inquisitive about signing Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, with Liverpool having made contact.

Chelsea and Liverpool in addition to Bayern Munich are exploring a deal. A decision – a technique or one other – may come as quickly as this weekend.

If a deal is completed, Brighton need sufficient time to usher in a alternative. Brighton – because it stands – not budging on their £100m valuation.

Caicedo has made it clear to Brighton he desires to depart.

Liverpool haven’t but made a proposal however are persevering with to discover the marketplace for a midfielder however, as has been the case all through the present window, the sturdy expectation stays that Caicedo will be a part of Chelsea.

Liverpool are partaking in due diligence and making certain that if a deal is there to be achieved they know it, significantly given Southampton’s ongoing place on Romeo Lavia.

Chelsea have seen bids for Caicedo rejected by Brighton this summer season, with the final totalling £80m. However, the Blues are pushing exhausting to do a deal, with talks ongoing between the golf equipment.

One supply has advised Sky Sports News they need to conclude a deal earlier than the weekend however Brighton, because it stands, should not budging on their £100m valuation.

Meanwhile, Chelsea have made a £48m bid for Lavia and talks with Southampton may speed up within the subsequent 24 hours.

While the provide is predicted to be rejected as Southampton maintain out for his or her £50m valuation, it comes shut sufficient that talks between the golf equipment may proceed.

Liverpool have seen three bids for Lavia rejected to this point this summer season, the most recent of which was value round £45m.

Chelsea need to signal two midfielders earlier than the switch window closes on the finish of the month and have additionally bid for Leeds’ Tyler Adams.

Lavia has 4 years left on his Southampton contract after becoming a member of from Manchester City final summer season.

However, the Belgium worldwide is predicted to depart after Saints had been relegated from the Premier League final season.

View from South America: ‘Liverpool getting into Caicedo public sale is Brighton heaven’

South American soccer knowledgeable Tim Vickery:

“Firstly, this is Brighton heaven as they now have themselves an auction for Moises Caicedo. Remember, they paid £5m for this player. I told you that when he was playing in Ecuador and Manchester United were interested, he was the real deal Holyfield. This is a midfielder with everything.

“The revenue that Brighton are going to make on this participant now could be going to be completely extraordinary. From a sentimental standpoint, he may favour Chelsea as he noticed lots of them taking part in when he was younger and rising up.

“His early role model was N’Golo Kante but he wants a big club. He wanted a big club in the last transfer window. Brighton are going to get a lot of money and a massive profit for the small investment they made.”

Carra and Neville clash over FSG as Liverpool’s Lavia saga drags on

Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have clashed on social media about Liverpool’s possession, with their switch enterprise set to pull on into the brand new season.

Liverpool have signed Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton for £35m and Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig for £60m this summer season, however are nonetheless in want of reinforcements after shedding six first-team midfielders.

The Reds have constructed a repute for being environment friendly within the switch market however after the exits of Michael Edwards and Julian Ward, their final two sporting administrators, the membership have struggled to keep up these requirements.

Carragher described his former membership’s enterprise as “embarrassing” on social media as he responded to a report that their third bid for Lavia, value £45m, had been turned down.

“Liverpool for years now have got deals done quickly with no fuss,” the Sky Sports pundit wrote on the social media platform X. “If you don’t think he’s worth £50m, move on. If you really want him, pay it.

“Also undecided why LFC aren’t in for Caicedo, sure it is some huge cash however Liverpool obtained huge cash for Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.”

Ahead of the brand new Premier League season – which kicks off for Liverpool at Chelsea on Sunday, dwell on Sky Sports – Gary Neville chimed in by responding to his punditry companion.

“Do you now agree that Klopp has shielded your owners for the last five-six years?” Neville requested.

Carragher responded: “Gary, you haven’t a clue what’s going on at Liverpool! The owners have a self-sustaining model that Klopp bought into and produced miracles!

“Part of that was a switch division that was the envy of Europe. That has now gone, with Jurgen Klopp working the membership from prime to backside.

“Liverpool have had three DOFs in 18 months. The present one, who got here out of retirement to do the job for this summer season, he is a detailed contact of the supervisor.

“Liverpool’s wage bill is £150m more than Arsenal’s a season. Just do the maths.

“Liverpool do not have an investor (Peter Lim) such as you do at Salford, the place you and the lads simply get on a airplane on the finish of the season to beg him to spend extra money!”

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