Man United ‘to make formal approach for Moises Caicedo this week’

Manchester United will reportedly step up interest in Moises Caicedo by making a formal approach to Brighton this week for the £80million-rated midfielder. 

Erik ten Hag has made no secret of his desire to upgrade his options in midfield, with Mason Mount and Declan Rice two targets.

Ten Hag is a fan of Ecuador international Caicedo and with United at an impasse with Chelsea having had three bids rejected for Mason Mount, Sky Sports have now claimed a formal approach for Caicedo is imminent. 

Chelsea had a £60m bid for Caicedo rejected earlier this month and have long been considered favourites to finally land the 21-year-old .

Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi told Caicedo he would allow him to leave if an important club made an offer when the Seagulls turned down bids last January and tied him to a new contract. 

Caicedo is seen as a complete midfielder with impressive statistics in both attack and defence

United are unlikely to sign both Mount and Caicedo, though a deal for one midfielder will certainly be done this transfer window. 

On the Mount front, United have tabled a £55million bid for the 24-year-old, who has a year left on his contract at Stamford Bridge and is not expected to sign a new deal.

United believe their valuation of Mount is fair, given his contractual situation and the fact the midfielder is keen to move to Old Trafford.

However, Chelsea have indicated they will only accept an offer of £58m plus another £7m in add-ons, which could open up the door for United to go after Caicedo instead.

More to follow.