The Athletic FC Podcast

Caicedo, Lavia and why Chelsea can keep spending

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein and our Chelsea and Liverpool writers Simon Johnson &amp; James Pearce to discuss how Mauricio Pochettino’s side won the race to sign Moises Caicedo for a whopping £115m.
We also hear how Chelsea also swooped in for Romeo Lavia from under the noses of Liverpool and the story behind the transfer battle between the two clubs.
And the panel answer the question on everyone's lips - how on earth can Chelsea keep spending like this?!

Produced by Adonis Pratsides
Additional Production: Jay Beale &amp; Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

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The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Phil Hay, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really happening - and why it matters.