Liverpool are reportedly on the verge of completing a British record deal for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo.
It’s claimed Jurgen Klopp‘s side have submitted a bid worth up to £110million and this has been accepted by Brighton, according to The Athletic.
Caicedo, 21, had seemed destined to join Chelsea this summer but he is now slated to join Liverpool as early as Friday.
Brighton set a deadline of midnight on Thursday for final bids, and Liverpool returned with a £110m offer, while Chelsea put forward £100m.
Agreeing personal terms with the player is not expected to be an issue for the Reds, and a medical is scheduled for Friday.
Moises Caicedo now looks set to join Liverpool rather than Chelsea this summer
Liverpool are set to bid a British record bid up to £110 million after outbidding Chelsea’s £100
Caicedo joining Liverpool would be a major blow for Chelsea given their lengthy pursuit of the midfielder this summer.
The Blues have had multiple bids knocked back by Brighton, but had still appeared confident of getting a deal wrapped up before the transfer window closes at the start of September.
They now look set to miss out on his signature to one of their closest rivals, and this setback comes just two days before they face Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in their first game of the new Premier League season.
Both clubs have also shown considerable interest in Southampton’s Romeo Lavia as they look to further strengthen their midfields.
Liverpool have had three bids rejected by the Championship club, with their latest offer of £46m falling short of Southampton’s £50m asking price.
Chelsea trumped that offer with a £47m bid this week, but are yet to reach an agreement with the Saints.
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