Man Utd Move Again for Impressive Moises Caicedo

Man Utd Move Again for Impressive Moises Caicedo

Moises Caicedo, impressive Brighton midfielder has emerged as a target at Old Trafford

Manchester United are considering a fresh move for Moises Caicedo THECONSCIENCEng understands as a midfield alternative to Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong.

Negotiations for De Jong and Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot have broken down, leading the Red Devils to look to other options such as the 20-year-old Ecuadorian as the end of the transfer window approaches.

Caicedo caught Erik ten Hag’s eye in the shock victory that handed the Dutch newcomer defeat in his first Premier League match, but he has long been on Manchester United’s radar.

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His exploits have been enough to impress the national team and ensure that Caicedo already has 23 caps to his name since making his debut against Argentina in October 2020. The midfielder has also made history with Ecuador, his goal against Uruguay ensuring he became the first player born in the 21st century to score in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying.

Caicedo went on to sign for Brighton in 2021 and made his debut for the Seagulls in August of the same year in a 2-1 EFL Cup win over Cardiff City, impressing on his first appearance by teeing up a goal for Andi Zeqiri in a 2-0 win.

Caicedo then agreed to join Belgian side Beerschot on loan last season but was recalled by Brighton in the January window due to a shortage of midfielders.

Caicedo has spoken openly about his desire to play for Manchester United which will offer the Red Devils hope that he can be tempted to move to Old Trafford.

“My dream is to arrive at Manchester United,” he told Mundo Deportivo back in May. “I like English football a lot because it is a quick style of football.”

Manchester United did try to sign Caicedo in the 2021 winter transfer window only for a potential deal to fall through because the transfer reportedly became “too messy” to proceed.