Liverpool have been hit hard in their search for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo with the Ecuadorian today signing a new contract with the Seagulls that will see him stay on the south coast until the summer of 2027.
The Reds had previously been linked with a move for the 21-year-old and in January he expressed a desire to leave Brighton after both Arsenal and Chelsea made offers for his services.
Today’s announcement, which came via Fabrizio Romano on Twitter, comes as a big surprise, as many expected this campaign to be the midfielder’s last at the Amex.
“Official: Moises Caicedo has signed a new contract with Brighton valid until June 2027 with an option for one more season,” the Italian wrote. “It will include a significant salary increase for Caicedo. Brighton refused £55m from Chelsea and £70m from Arsenal last January.
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It’s no secret that Jurgen Klopp wants to strengthen his options in the middle of the park come summer and while Jude Bellingham is believed to be the Reds’ priority transfer target, the Merseysiders will surely have considered Brighton No. 25.
Signing a new deal no longer means players are not for sale; however, it just means interested teams will have to bid much higher to complete any potential deal.
We wouldn’t necessarily rule out Caicedo leaving the Seagulls at the end of the season, but we think Liverpool will focus on other potential signings.
Check out Romano’s tweet below via Twitter:
Official: Moises Caicedo has signed a new contract with Brighton valid until June 2027 with an option for one more season ???????????????? #BHAFC
➕ It will include a significant salary increase for Caicedo.
???? Brighton turned down £55m from Chelsea and £70m from Arsenal last January. pic.twitter.com/4OMejC2VlQ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 3, 2023
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