Details have emerged outlining Chelsea's failed attempt to hijack Liverpool's £35million deal to sign Alexis Mac Allister. New manager Mauricio Pochettino made a late move for his fellow Argentinian before the deal was completed on Thursday morning.
According to The Times, Newcastle and Manchester United were also interested in a move for Mac Allister, but the 24-year-old had his heart set on playing for Jurgen Klopp at Anfield. Liverpool took advantage of a release clause in Mac Allister's contract at Brighton and were able to complete a transfer for just £35million.
Chelsea remain interested in his former team-mate Moises Caicedo with the Blues set to push to sign the Ecuadorian midfielder this summer, football.london understands. Caicedo does not have a specific release clause in his contract that Chelsea can activate, meaning the Seagulls are in a strong bargaining position - with a fee in the region of £100million being mooted for the 21-year-old's signature.
