Caicedo bid accepted; one other Saudi supply

Soccer FanCast updates you with all the newest Liverpool switch information and gossip, forward of Jürgen Klopp’s eighth full season in cost at Anfield.

The long-awaited midfield revamp is effectively underway having already signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, however Klopp does not seem like completed available in the market simply but…

Friday eleventh August

Liverpool Caicedo bid accepted

BBC Sport: After a dramatic flip of occasions in a single day, the Moises Caicedo switch saga appears to be like to be heading for a swift conclusion, after Liverpool had a £111m bid accepted by Brighton & Hove Albion.

It seems they’ve met the Seagulls’ asking worth and outbid Chelsea within the course of, with the Ecuadorian now set for an Anfield medical.

Nonetheless, Chelsea stay within the race to lure Caicedo to west London – although the Blues now understand how a lot will probably be required to remain within the operating.

It’s actually a sign of intent from the Reds, who’ve seen a midfield overhaul this summer season following their poor 2022/23 marketing campaign, which is able to see them play Europa League soccer for the primary time since Jurgen Klopp’s first season in cost.

Chelsea bid for Lavia

The Athletic: Chelsea want to make Liverpool remorse their persistence over Romeo Lavia. The Southampton midfielder has been the topic of three bids from the Reds over the previous couple of weeks – all rejected.

The very best of these bids was at round £45m, however now Chelsea have are available in and supplied £48m. That is anticipated to be rejected as effectively, nonetheless, given the Saints need £50m.

However Chelsea at the moment are firmly on this race. They’re hoping to beat Liverpool to the punch right here – and the developments over Caicedo could imply it is the Blues who safe Lavia’s signature.

One other Thiago supply

L’Équipe: Al-Ahli have made a proposal for Thiago proper on the eve of the Premier League season. The bid is for simply £12m however has been made within the final 24 hours.

There is not far more info given right here however it will be a shock if this went by means of. Thiago has already rejected gives from Saudi Arabia, whereas Liverpool certainly will not entertain dropping one more senior midfielder this summer season.

However then, few would have known as Jordan Henderson and Fabinho being offered. Something might occur.

Wednesday ninth August

Nakamura rejects Liverpool

MohamedTERParis: LASK winger Keito Nakamura has rejected the chance to hitch Liverpool.

The Merseysiders needed to signal Nakamura after he closely impressed within the Austrian Bundesliga final time period, however their plan was to ship him out on mortgage instantly.

As such, the 23-year-old refused the proposal and is now keen to hitch Ligue 1 outfit Lille, though they’re at the moment unable to finalise a deal because it stands.

That might reopen the door for the Reds to make a second supply, but it surely seems the Japan worldwide would solely be keen to hitch Klopp’s aspect if he’s assured alternatives within the first group.

Liverpool have important energy in depth out huge, significantly on the left, so a deal to signal Nakamura this summer season appears unlikely.

Thursday third August

André is Plan B

UOL: If Liverpool do fail to signal Lavia this summer season, Fluminense midfielder André is their backup possibility. He is extremely rated behind the scenes at Anfield and will value round £20-26m. In different phrases, he is about half the value of Lavia.

That might make all of the distinction to Liverpool as they attempt to increase their numbers. With Jurgen Klopp supposedly wanting a defender additionally, and possibly even one other midfielder, saving £20m-plus will probably be tempting.

Lavia stays their number-one goal, however Liverpool are refusing to pay over the percentages. If Southampton do not budge, anticipate motion on André.