The Telegraph has reported that Manchester United is preparing a move for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo.
Who is joining Manchester United?
Man United are reportedly “pushing” to sign Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, with Erik ten Hag giving the go-ahead, although rival Liverpool are also reportedly interested in signing the 24-year-old.
As a result, the Red Devils may rekindle their interest in Caicedo, who they were previously linked to back in May. According to a recent report from The Telegraph, they are one of several Premier League clubs now considering moves.
Aside from Liverpool, who have previously swooped for the Ecuadorian’s colleague, Alexis Mac Allister, Chelsea and Arsenal are also mentioned as prospective bidders for the player.
After turning down an offer of £70 million from Arsenal in the January transfer window, Brighton are now asking for more than £70 million to get rid of the midfielder, and interest in acquiring him is growing.
Brighton is ready to allow the 21-year-old depart in the coming weeks despite not wanting to sell him during the last transfer window because they have qualified for the Europa League for the upcoming season.
Who will sign for Moises Caicedo?
The young player “dreams” of playing in the Champions League, according to a report from Ecuadorian news outlet Teradeportes, which gives Man United an advantage against clubs like Liverpool and Chelsea in the fight to sign him.
The central midfielder has already “agreed personal terms” with Arsenal, according to the same report, and considers a move to the Emirates Stadium to be his “priority” this summer, so the Red Devils have a long way to go to catch up to the Gunners.
There is plenty of evidence the Ecuadorian international, who was praised as “unbelievable” by members of the media last season, might be a superb signing for United should they be able to persuade him to transfer to Old Trafford.
When compared to positional contemporaries, the starlet’s defensive skills are the most noteworthy aspects of his game. Over the course of the past year, he was in the 87th percentile for tackles per 90 and in the 89th percentile for interceptions.
Although Ten Hag’s priority is a striker, it may not be sensible to spend a sizable portion of the budget on a defensive midfielder. Caicedo may be a good addition for Man United, possibly as a long-term successor for Casemiro, who is now 31 years old.