Chelsea and Liverpool ‘hijack EACH OTHER’ in bizarre transfer battles for Caicedo and Lavia

CHELSEA and Liverpool are threatening to hijack each other's deals for Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, according to reports.

Caicedo looked to be heading to the Blues from Brighton after talks supposedly progressed this week.

However, Liverpool have reportedly now come in and are trying to hijack the move by outbidding Chelsea.

Mauricio Pochettino's side want to snap up the Ecuadorian star for £80million.

However, Brighton are demanding £100m, handing Liverpool an opening to enter the race.

claim that Caicedo prefers a move to Chelsea.

Incredibly, Liverpool's attempt to try and snatch Caicedo has led to Chelsea reportedly making a £48m offer for Southampton star Lavia.

The Reds are keen on the Belgian and have had three bids rejected for him this summer.

Their latest bid was worth £45m but having failed to reach an agreement they could now see Chelsea swoop in.

Ironically, the competing clubs will also meet on the pitch this weekend at Stamford Bridge as the new season gets under way.

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Liverpool are desperate to add to their midfield after Fabinho and Jordan Henderson moved to Saudi Arabia.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are just as in need with Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez their only senior central-midfield players.

Pochettino's men are also targeting Leeds star Tyler Adams.

The American has a £20m relegation clause in his contract, which they are expected to trigger.

Chelsea could sign all three midfielders in a stunning £170m triple swoop.

As they battle in the market, Chelsea welcome Liverpool in their Premier League opener on Sunday.

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