Liverpool have a 20-year-old player who is actually worth as much as Moises Caicedo, according to experts.
Liverpool already have a player on par with former transfer mark Moises Caicedo.
Caciedo decided to join Chelsea this summer in a sad transfer saga. Although Brighton accepted Liverpool’s £111m bid, the Ecuadorian opted to join the Blues.
But despite missing out on their big financial target, Reds fans shouldn’t be too upset. That’s because Harvey Elliott is as valuable as Caicedo, according to the latest CIES Football Observatory estimates. Moises Caicedo
Although the Chelsea man cost £115m just a month ago, CIES rates him as a £52m talent. Just the same as Elliott.
We’re not saying we prefer the other or anything, they’re different players. But it’s still interesting.
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Elliott deserves the Caicedo comparison
Assessing Liverpool’s new-look midfield, Elliott may feel a bit overlooked. He clearly still has work to do. The 20-year-old’s four appearances in four Premier League games so far suggest that. He also did well every time.
But with four brilliant new players, Elliot suddenly has a lot to prove.
With challenges ahead, don’t expect the former Fulham youngster to wilt and hide. He is a determined young man who just wants to make it at Liverpool.
With his self-proclaimed “fandom” on the court, it can be easy to forget just how good Elliott is. Those in the game know this, and if the Reds decide to sell him, you can bet all the big boys would be interested.
Having signed him for a nominal fee four years ago, Liverpool will benefit immensely in this scenario. But while his value is high, the Reds shouldn’t be distracted. Brighton had no choice but to finally move on with Caicedo. The CIES report shows how much Chelsea overpaid for him. Even if Elliott improves, it seems unlikely that he will ever reach the £100m mark. However, you feel that this value can go higher.