11 Aug 2023 13:32:46
Hi Ed’s

It seems the Caicedo deal isn’t going to happen.
Quick question and I’m no expert on the finance side, but would Luis from Benfica offer something similar in terms of the profile of player.

{Ed002's Note - Florentino (DM) Scouts continue to watch Benfica but they have no interest in selling Florentino Luis unless his buy out clause is met or nearly matched. Seen by Barcelona as a potential Busquets replacement, but, too expensive although they would look to include a player or two. Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool spoke with his agent last summer. Manchester City want to upgrade Kalvin Phillips and Florentino fits the bill. For Liverpool he would realistically be a Fabinho replacement but they are looking at others so can realistically be discounted for now. PSG were interested but have moved for Ugarte so they can be discounted. Napoli, Arsenal and Milan offer less likely options although with Tonali now departing Milan we may see an increase of interest in him but at nothing close to his buy out clause and they will want to include players. Wildcard would be Chelsea but they have a much preferred option. His sale would also be dependent on buying a replacement and the one they have in mind is edging toward a move elsewhere.}

1.) 11 Aug 2023
11 Aug 2023 13:54:43
For Liverpool he would be a Fabinho replacement. well that spot opened up, let's get him in there!

TBH I'm not sure why Caceido is so stick on Chelsea, they we're an even bigger basket case than us last season and I can see Pochetino lasting till Xmas unless they win pretty much every match - the owner looks a bit like a very rich nutcase.

Good luck to him I say!

2.) 11 Aug 2023
11 Aug 2023 14:21:27
Never get excited before the Lean.

3.) 11 Aug 2023
11 Aug 2023 14:25:32
His buy out is around 100 million I think ed2 said.

{Ed002's Note - €120m.}

4.) 11 Aug 2023
11 Aug 2023 14:32:41
My mates and I have a feeling that Caicedo’s agent wants a bigger commission he can get from Chelsea and that’s why their are second thoughts.

{Ed002's Note - It is nothing to do with that.}

5.) 11 Aug 2023
11 Aug 2023 15:14:43
London life/ the fact his mother lives in London?