Former Liverpool player urges his former club to sign 'tidy' Brighton midfielder

Jurgen Kloop’s side are among a number of clubs reportedly interested in the services of the Ecuadorian midfielder, with some suggesting the Reds might make a bid for the player this month.

Johnson, who made 200 appearances for the Merseyside club, said signing the 21-year-old for ‘sensible money’ would be a great deal for the current FA Cup and EFL Cup holders.

Johnson told Betfred: “I don’t know if he’s the perfect signing for Liverpool’s midfield but he’d definitely be a good signing.

"If they could get a deal done for sensible money then it would be a great deal, but if it was going to involve ridiculous money then it wouldn’t.

"He’s a tidy footballer that would suit the club but I don’t believe he’d be the perfect field signing for the club.”

Caicedo has two-and-a-half years left on his Brighton contract, having signed for the club in 2021 for £5 million from Independiente del Valle.

The Ecuador international has been one of stand-out performers this season in an impressive Albion side, leading to increased interest from a number of top European clubs.

This interest increased further following an impressive World Cup display for Ecuador, where Caicedo started all three group games and scored in La Tri’s 2-1 lose to Senegal.

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Brighton are aware of the interest in their midfielder, but have no intention of selling one of their best players in the January transfer window.

Speaking after Albion’s 4-1 win over Everton last Tuesday (January 3), Caicedo himself showed no desire to leave the club any time soon, telling Sky Sports: “We are having a great season with this coach and I am sure we are going to stay up there in the table. We are training very well, are very focused on every match and I'm sure we will take Brighton to a qualification place for the Europa League."

Brighton face Liverpool at the Amex Stadium this Saturday (January 14) – 3pm kick off.