Chelsea reportedly have a backup plan in place after Liverpool swooped in and snatched Moises Caicedo from under their noses.
Chelsea's Pursuit of Caicedo
The Blues have been relentlessly pursuing Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo throughout the transfer window, but their three bids have all been rejected.
Liverpool Hijacks Chelsea's Move
Liverpool has now entered the race for Caicedo as they look to fill the void left by Jordan Henderson and Fabinho. They outbid Chelsea by £10m in the auction held by Brighton.
New Target: PSG's Marco Verratti
In a surprising turn of events, Paris Saint-Germain has informed Marco Verratti to find a new club. The Italian international, who has spent over a decade at PSG and played over 400 games for them, is now set to leave.
Chelsea Emerges as a Potential Destination
As Chelsea aims to strengthen its midfield ranks, they have now emerged as a potential destination for Verratti. The Blues lost several midfielders this summer and are keen to bolster their squad.
Caicedo's Rejection Was a Blow
Moises Caicedo was initially Mauricio Pochettino's top target, but Liverpool's successful bid has dealt a blow to the new Chelsea manager's plans.
Pochettino's first match in charge of Chelsea will be against Liverpool on Sunday.
