Pundit names winner in ‘massive’ Chelsea and Liverpool battle for Moises Caicedo after source’s reveal
Chelsea have the upper hand in their battle with Liverpool to sign Brighton stare Moises Caicedo.
That’s according to former Leeds United stopper Paddy Kenny, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the midfielder’s future.
Sources told Football Insider on Saturday (24 September) that Liverpool and Chelsea both registered their interest in Caicedo during the summer transfer window.
It is understood that they will continue to monitor his progress at Brighton & Hove Albion this season as they look to bolster their midfield ranks next summer.
When asked if Graham Potter’s move to Chelsea could boost their chances of signing Caicedo, Kenny told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild, “Yeah, possibly, that could be a big part of it.
“Chelsea may have an advantage there because of Potter. They are both massive clubs and it will be a big decision to make if they both put offers in.
“It’s whether he wants to be in London where it is warmer and there is nicer weather or up North where it is cold and wet.
“It also has to be the club that he feels is the best fit for him. Potter might give Chelsea the upper hand because he knows him and has already signed him once before.
“It’s one to look out for.“
Caicedo moved to Brighton in February 2021 from Independiente del Valle for a reported £4.5million fee, signing a contract that has three years left to run.
The Ecuador international has played 14 times in the Premier League and has started all six of Brighton’s top-flight games this term.
In other news, a finance guru has claimed Liverpool are ‘digging in their heels’ as £250million deal is ‘leaked’.