Liverpool Transfer News Roundup: Reds suffer Moises Caicedo blow; club battling Chelsea for Romeo Lavia, and more - August 12, 2023
Liverpool are preparing to travel to Stamford Bridge on Sunday (August 13) to face Chelsea in the Premier League. The Reds finished outside the top four last season and will be determined to get back to their best this year.
Meanwhile, the Merseyside club have suffered a blow in their attempts to sign Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo. Elsewhere, the Blues have entered the race to sign Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.
On that note, here's a look at the key Liverpool transfer stories as on August 12, 2023:
Liverpool have suffered a setback in their quest to sign Moises Caicedo this summer.
According to acclaimed journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Ecuadorian has informed the Reds that he wants to join Chelsea. Reds manager Jurgen Klopp sanctioned a blockbuster £111 million deal for the player earlier this week, which was accepted by Brighton & Hove Albion.
However, the 21-year-old is reluctant to move to Anfield. Caicedo has already agreed personal terms with the Blues, who have seen multiple offers for the player rejected by the Seagulls.
The Ecuadorian doesn't want to go back on his word and will wait for the London giants to strike a deal with Brighton.
Liverpool face competition from Chelsea for the signature of Romeo Lavia, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Belgian midfielder is a target for the Reds this summer, but they have struggled to strike a deal with Southampton. The Saints want £50 million to part ways with their prized asset, an amount that the Merseyside club have been reluctant to pay so far.
On The Daily Debrief, Romano said that the Blues are attempting to hijack Liverpool's move for Lavia.
He continued:
Lavia could be a replacement for Fabinho at Anfield.
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