Moises Caicedo has seemingly let people know how he feels after missing out on a last-minute move to Liverpool.
Reds manager Jurgen Klopp changed his mind on the need for midfield reinforcements after his squad was hit with injuries to the likes of Thiago and Naby Keita early in the season. Brighton star Caicedo was one of the names mentioned, with a £42m bid for the Ecuador youngster mooted, but the 20-year-old remains at the Amex Stadium.
Liverpool instead moved for Arthur Melo, taking the Brazil international on loan from Juventus with an option to make the move permanent.
However, by following a number of members of the Reds' squad on social media, Caicedo has - in the eyes of some - hinted he would have been open to the move.
Caicedo has followed Virgil van Dijk, Naby Keita, Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Thiago, among others, though it is unclear how many of those were followed after Liverpool links became clear. Interestingly, the midfielder also follows Arthur, and fan accounts on social media mentioned that he liked Arthur's Juventus farewell video.
It is worth noting that the former Independiente del Valle man also still follows a number of his Brighton teammates, as well as players from Manchester United and Real Madrid. Caicedo previously spoke of his fondness for United before joining Brighton midway through the 2020-21 season.
“My dream is to play for Manchester United because I like English football.,” Caicedo said in December 2020, as reported at the time by OneFootball. "The pace is very high, and Manchester United are my favourite club."
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Arthur, meanwhile, has already opened up about his new challenge after moving to Anfield. “I’m really, really happy to be here wearing this great shirt with this famous badge that represents so much in world football, it’s a dream," the former Barcelona man told Liverpool's official website.
“Liverpool have a wonderful history in football. I’ve played against Liverpool, I know what it feels like to be in the stadium with the fans behind them," he said, referring to the 2019 Champions League semi-final when the Reds overturned a 3-0 first-leg deficit to beat his Barca team 4-0 at Anfield.
“I was with the opposition and now I’m on the right side so I’m really excited. It’s a massive club with a great manager, great players. As I said before, it’s a dream to be here.”
The 26-year-old is expected to be part of Liverpool's squad for the Merseyside derby against Everton on Saturday. Jordan Henderson is the latest player to be ruled out through injury, and there's every chance the new signing is handed his first minutes by Jurgen Klopp at Goodison Park.
