Liverpool could have signed £58 million teenager but FSG blocked the transfer

This past summer, Liverpool and Chelsea found themselves battling head to head in not one, but two transfer tug-of-wars for talents Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo.

Both young talents were hot commodities in the summer transfer window, captivating the attention of the Merseyside and London clubs.

However, it was Chelsea who emerged victorious, acquiring both Lavia and Caicedo.

Despite these acquisitions, Mauricio Pochettino's outfit has been experiencing a tough run this season.

This raises questions whether the Blues' significant financial investments in recruiting youthful talents have indeed paid off.

According to insider info from the Athletic, Liverpool did not push more aggressively to secure Lavia's signature.

This restraint was apparently due to Fenway Sports Group's (FSG) policy not to overpay for signings, especially a 19-year-old who has only one full season of Premier League football under his belt.

Despite the numerous appeals from Liverpool's fanbase to sign new midfielders, the logic and prudence of not inflating the club's expenditure prevailed.

Indeed, Chelsea's expenditure on Lavia, a whopping £58 million, has yet to pay off.

Despite the youngster's admirable full debut season in the Premier League, the risks associated with splurging such hefty sums on a relatively unproven talent were apparent.

The Reds responded by securing the services of Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo instead. Whether this decision will turn out to be a beneficial one remains to be seen as the season unfolds.