Amid the drama of both clubs’ pursuit of Moises Caicedo, Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group will be in attendance for today’s clash at Chelsea.
Though Brighton‘s deadline passed on Thursday night with Liverpool the highest bidders at £111 million, Caicedo is now set to join Chelsea.
That is according to reports on Saturday evening, with the Ecuadorian claimed to have turned down a move to Anfield provided he can join Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
It remains to be seen whether Chelsea can afford the proposed £115 million deal given FFP restrictions, but though Liverpool have not withdrawn their offer, it seems hard to picture Caicedo joining the Reds now.
Sunday brings a meeting between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford bridge.
John W Henry and his wife Linda Pizzuti Henry arrived in London earlier in the weekend, and will be in place to watch the Premier League opener.
The Liverpool owners are described as “frustrated and unhappy” with Brighton breaking their self-imposed deadline to accommodate a new bid from Chelsea.
