Chelsea news: Moises Caicedo transfer stance revealed as Pochettino hijacks dream Liverpool deal

Your Chelsea morning headlines on Friday, August 11.

Caicedo preference

Moises Caicedo has reportedly revealed who he would rather join between Chelsea and Liverpool. The 21-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer as Mauricio Pochettino looks to further bolster his options in the middle of the park.

football.london understands that the Blues have already had three bids for the Brighton star rejected and they're expected to submit a fourth in the coming days. Chelsea are confident that they can secure the Ecuador international's signature, although the Seagulls have outlined – and stuck by – a £100million asking price.

According to The Telegraph, the Reds have now outbid the Blues for the Brighton star, who favours a move to west London. The report states hope remains that a move to Chelsea can be done in the next 48 hours.

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Lavia latest

Chelsea's £48million offer including add-ons for Romeo Lavia has no bearing on any potential deals to sign Moises Caicedo and Tyler Adams, football.london understands.

The Blues placed a £48million (plus add-ons) offer to Southampton for Lavia on Wednesday evening. However, that bid is £2million below the Saints' £50million asking price – something Liverpool have been told in recent weeks after seeing three offers for the 19-year-old turned down by the south coast club.

Liverpool's latest offer is believed to be around £46million, so a couple of million less than what Chelsea have proposed. Talks are continuing with Southampton who are open to selling the Belgium international for the right price following their relegation to the Championship.

Despite Chelsea's offer, Liverpool are still expected to arrive with a fresh bid