In a dramatic turn of events after their interest reignited, Liverpool have now agreed a British-record £110 million deal for Moises Caicedo.
Prior to Thursday morning, Caicedo was widely expected to join Chelsea unopposed, with those on Merseyside considering him unattainable.
But as the pursuit of Romeo Lavia dragged on and with no agreement reached with the London club, talks then began with Brighton.
Things moved very quickly, with Brighton setting a midnight deadline for both Liverpool and Chelsea to submit bids, and now a deal is agreed.
According to The Athletic‘s David Ornstein, the package will be worth £110 million, which will be the most expensive transfer in British football history.
It breaks the £106.8 million record set when Chelsea signed Enzo Fernandez in February, with the Blues themselves offering £100 million for Caicedo.
Caicedo is now set to travel to Liverpool for a medical on Friday, with personal terms – though not yet agreed – described as a “formality.”
