Liverpool have contacted Brighton & Hove Albion to register their interest in signing the £100 million-rated Moises Caicedo and could hijack Chelsea’s pursuit of the midfielder.
The Anfield club claimed they have not yet made a bid for the Ecuador international, although what is needed to close a deal would inevitably have been discussed, and believe he is still likely to move to Stamford Bridge.
Still, the approach to Brighton was an exercise in due diligence in the transfer market, primarily in case Chelsea cannot — or will not — proceed with a deal that has been dragging on all summer.
The west London club have been readying themselves to make another bid for the 21-year-old this week after their third offer of £80 million
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