The new contract extension signed by Moises Caicedo at Brighton will not stop the midfielder from moving in the summer with the Ecuador international on Liverpool’s radar.
Last week, Caicedo signed a new contract with Brighton until 2027 despite asking to leave the club in January when both Chelsea and Arsenal came knocking.
According to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, a summer exit for Caicedo is still likely and is wanted by Man United, Liverpool, and Chelsea. Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham is Jurgen Klopp’s number-one target for the summer window, but with the Reds expected to sign more than one midfielder, Caicedo is on the shortlist to partner the England star in their plans.
News #Caicedo: Despite of his contract extension until 2027 with improved condition his transfer in summer is likely. He’s still on the list of #MUFC, #LFC and #CFC confirmed. Liverpool ranking is clear: 1. Bellingham and behind some top alternatives like Caicedo. @SkySportDE ?? pic.twitter.com/oGqtAYyaA2
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) March 7, 2023
In the January window, Brighton demanded £90m for Caicedo, a figure both Arsenal and Chelsea were unwilling to match but if that is lowered, Liverpool could make a move for the Premier League star in the summer.
That is according to Ben Jacobs in his latest exclusive column for CaughtOffside, with the transfer expert stating that the Merseyside club could be serious contenders for the midfield star should Brighton accept a lower offer.
Jacobs said: “With Caicedo, keep an eye on Newcastle as well. Liverpool would need the price to drop from January to seriously consider entering the race. They have tracked Caicedo since his time at Independiente del Valle and now the agent situation is less complicated, they can’t be entirely discounted. Liverpool are looking at many midfielders, including Wolves’ Matheus Nunes. And their big push (in terms of desire and finances) will be for Jude Bellingham, where confidence remains despite heavy competition.”