Bad news was received by Liverpool because their target midfielder, Moises Caicedo, gave a signal he was ready to leave Brighton for Chelsea.
Liverpool are looking for a new midfielder in the summer of 2022 yesterday. They are looking for him before the transfer market closes.
Several names have been linked with Liverpool. But in the end they brought Arthur Melo from Juventus.
He was on loan for one season. But Liverpool have the option to buy him permanently.
Liverpool Linked with Caicedo
Before Arthur Melo was recruited, Liverpool had been linked with Moises Caicedo. The player from Ecuador has performed well since joining Brighton in the winter of 2021.
The appearance of the 20-year-old player then attracted the attention of many clubs. One of them is Liverpool.
Even rumors of Caicedo's move to Liverpool were circulating among Liverpool fans. Unfortunately in the end the midfielder didn't go anywhere as Brighton was reluctant to let him go because he was still relatively new to the club.
But there is news that Brighton are ready to release Caicedo in the middle of the season. Even Liverpool were given priority to buy him.
Caicedo Opens Doors to Chelsea
But now there is less good news for Liverpool. Because Moises Caicedo opened the door to join Chelsea.
This is inseparable from Graham Potter's move to Chelsea. Caicedo seems to want a reunion with the coach at Stamford Bridge.
"Right now I'm very focused on Brighton and the World Cup. I want to have a great World Cup and then we'll see what happens."
"I think they are one of the best teams in the world and no one would turn down an offer from Chelsea or another club like that. It would be a dream to be in the best team in the world and succeed there," said Caicedo.
Sad to Leave Potter
Graham Potter was signed by Chelsea to replace Thomas Tuchel. After sacking Tuchel, the Blues immediately appointed Potter as their new coach a day later.
Potter's departure is very unfortunate by Caicedo. Because he is a very meritorious coach for him.
"It makes me very sad now that he's gone to Chelsea, because he helped me a lot and I want to continue to have him as manager, but that's football. You never know: today you can be here and tomorrow somewhere else, that's the job of a footballer and a coach.
Chelsea Match Schedule
Next Chelsea Match Schedule:
Match: Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Stadium: Selhurst Park
Day: Saturday, October 1, 2022
Kickoff: 21.00 WIB