Moisés Caicedo

[xMatMcC]

Rumors swirling today that an unnamed club has put in a hefty bid for Caicedo. Could it be us?

He is only 21 years old, Premier League proven, and as versatile as they come. He can be used as a fullback on both sides, a double pivot next to Rodri/Stones/Gvardiol, and even as a #8 in the Gundogan/Kovacic role. Similarities can be drawn between him and Bernardo Silva in terms of his ability to play anywhere. Albeit slightly different as Bernardo can operate the attacking wings while Caicedo is more comfortable in the defensive side of it. The Kante comparisons are also clear.

In my opinion this is a player that Pep would absolutely love to have in his squad. Can we pull this off?

 

[BlueDejong]

No way...just sign winger

 

[Chi-town blues]

it’s a yes .

 

[Bluewonder]

It would make sense for a few reasons but I doubt it will happen.

 

[skillman]

I doubt it's us, we've not even been rumoured to like him have we? Not only that, £100m for him according to rumours? Only Chelsea will pay that as recent history proves.

Good player, mind.

 

[xMatMcC]

No way...just sign winger

Why not both? No reason we can't bring in Caicedo and someone like Doku.

We haven't ruined football in a while...

 

[Tony - MCFC]

Would love it, but can’t see it. Suspect this unnamed club stuff is to get Chelsea to pay £100m.

 

[BamberBridgeBlue]

Rumors swirling today that an unnamed club has put in a hefty bid for Caicedo. Could it be us?

He is only 21 years old, Premier League proven, and as versatile as they come. He can be used as a fullback on both sides, a double pivot next to Rodri/Stones/Gvardiol, and even as a #8 in the Gundogan/Kovacic role. Similarities can be drawn between him and Bernardo Silva in terms of his ability to play anywhere. Albeit slightly different as Bernardo can operate the attacking wings while Caicedo is more comfortable in the defensive side of it. The Kante comparisons are also clear.

In my opinion this is a player that Pep would absolutely love to have in his squad. Can we pull this off?

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Oooh well done! It’s not often Swirling Rumours gets an outing in transfer talk these days. Made me nostalgic.

 

[KingGeorge]

It would be hilarious if we came in at the last moment and grabbed him. We would make so many clubs angry.

 

[citytill1die84]

Unless Phillips is leaving no chance it's us.

 

[xMatMcC]

Would love it, but can’t see it. Suspect this unnamed club stuff is to get Chelsea to pay £100m.

Very well could be. Also might be Liverpool after seeing how shambolic the midfield/defense has been. Last season I think they were bottom 5 in expected goals conceded (as in conceding the most) and in pre-season this year it hasn't gotten better. The fee may seem crazy but the kid is 21. You break that down over a 10 year window and it's chump change.

 

[Tony - MCFC]

Very well could be. Also might be Liverpool after seeing how shambolic the midfield/defense has been. Last season I think they were bottom 5 in expected goals conceded (as in conceding the most) and in pre-season this year it hasn't gotten better. The fee may seem crazy but the kid is 21. You break that down over a 10 year window and it's chump change.

I could see it being Liverpool, if a club has gone in.

 

[vincent]

I could see it being Liverpool, if a club has gone in.

Not sure they have 100m to spend on another midfielder. Some chat it could be Arsenal. Surely not…

 

[M12Blue]

Are Brighton not after a couple of ours. City could have said not having a Cucerella situation so button it. Probably not though

 

[Alexia_Ko]

Unless Phillips is leaving no chance it's us.

Honestly I would back Philips but if the club is open to letting him go it shows his time is up. Maybe he goes to West Ham and Palmer to Brighton on loan

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

I could see it being Liverpool, if a club has gone in.

wont drop 50 for Lavia so move to Caicedo for double as 2nd choice? bit odd but maybe

'Brighton have said they have another bidder' prob just trying to get chelsea to tip their hand

 

[Tricky_Trev]

It’s come from the best Brighton source that there is, which makes me not believe it. He would know the club if it was real. Tactic in negotiations with Chelsea?

 

[JWCH-99]

I could see it being Liverpool, if a club has gone in.

Apparently it isn’t Liverpool! God knows who it’d be though- 100m is united type spending. ‘Apparently’ caciedos camp don’t even know who have bid- only Brighton know. Since when did a club bid on a player before even speaking to the player and gauging if he wants to join- unless it’s one of the big boys I.e. us or united and they’d be confident he’d join regardless

 

[Manc123]

Would love it, but can’t see it. Suspect this unnamed club stuff is to get Chelsea to pay £100m.

weird that they haven't names the team.... I could potentially see it being us we did want bellingham and we put a bid in for rice... also sure tolmie hinted at brighton in one of his comments about other players coming in.

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]