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Jurgen Klopp’s side looked like the new frontrunners to seal the Ecuador international’s signature having offered above Brighton’s £105m asking price – with Chelsea later bidding £100m.
The German boss even confirmed that the club’s bid had been accepted with the player looking destined to become a Liverpool star this summer, but now Sky Sports have claimed Caicedo is not totally convinced about heading to Anfield.
At his pre-match press-conference ahead of their Premier League season-opener against Chelsea, Klopp alluded to the Caicedo deal being close to completion, but insisted the club did not have ‘endless resources’ despite the deal being a British-record.
‘I’m told I can confirm that the deal with the club is agreed, whatever that means,’ he said.
‘We have not endless resources, but we had a few things happen this summer that we didn’t expect. Hendo, Fab going.
It’s our understanding he rejected the chance to join Liverpool
EXCLUSIVE: Moisés Caicedo has just informed Liverpool that he only wants to join Chelsea! ???????????????? #CFC
Caicedo has decided to keep his word and only accept Chelsea as personal terms were agreed since end of May.
Chelsea, set to bid again in order to get deal done with Brighton. pic.twitter.com/HI3geVVq9Z
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 11, 2023
