The Reds may have finally found a worthy replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum in Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, who could be available for less than expected.
Liverpool have received a transfer raise as goal Moises Caicedo’s price was cut by £20m, according to reports.
The Reds have long been linked to a move by the Brighton midfielder, who was initially thought to be priced at £85m. but it is now believed the Seagulls would be tempted by a bid of over £60m with add-ons. If Caicedo were to receive such a fee, it would be remarkable from the point of view of the selling club. The 21-year-old joined for £4m from Independiente del Valle in his native Ecuador in February 2021 and has already attracted interest not only from the Reds but also from Premier League giants Chelsea and Newcastle.
With that in mind, it looks too good a deal for Jürgen Klopp’s men to pass up, especially considering how desperately Liverpool are in need of reinforcements in midfield. Many members of the Anfield faithful have called for a new signing to bolster their options in the park’s center since the departure of Georginio Wijnaldum.
In fact, even Klopp himself confessed to missing the Dutchman, who left Liverpool after five years at the club in the summer of 2021 to move to Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.
He has since left the French capital after a disappointing campaign and moved on to Serie A side Roma. In 2019, Klopp became lyrical about Wijnaldum after being shortlisted for the Ballon d’Or, saying: ‘Gini speaks on the pitch for the way he plays. It’s so clear his importance. It’s both ways, small spaces, big spaces, they are difficult challenges, good football, practically everything.
“Is he the perfect midfielder? Of the skills 100 percent. It has everything you need.”
Despite all the blandishments, Liverpool failed to meet Wijnaldum’s wage demands, which is believed to have been the main reason he left the club, where he won both the Premier League and Champions League during his five-year spell. years.
Some would argue it would be remiss of the club to lose its potential successor due to similar financial reasons, with Caicedo available for a relatively small fee, Liverpool need to act quickly.
The Reds’ last appearance saw them draw 2–2 at home to Wolves in the third round of the FA Cup in a match which exposed some of Liverpool’s obvious vulnerabilities.
If Klopp’s side are to have any chance of finishing in the top four this season, their weakness in midfield must be addressed before the end of the January transfer win
