Manchester United’s Transfer Focus: Moises Caicedo
Manchester United are considering a move for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo if they end their interest in signing Mason Mount from Chelsea. The Red Devils have seen two bids for Mount rejected with their latest offer, submitted on Wednesday, worth £45million and £5m in add-ons.
United’s Interest in Mason Mount
Manchester United have been linked with a move for Mason Mount since the start of the summer transfer window. The Red Devils have seen two bids for the England international rejected with their latest offer, submitted on Wednesday, worth £45million and £5m in add-ons. Chelsea value the 22-year-old at £70m despite the fact he has just one year left on his contract and can leave on a free transfer next year. United remain confident of agreeing a deal with reports elsewhere suggesting they are likely to meet Chelsea in the middle and agree a £60m fee.
Arsenal’s Failed Bid for Caicedo
Arsenal saw two bids for Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo rejected in January with the Gunners reportedly cooling their interest with Declan Rice their top priority. Both United and Chelsea remain keen on the 21-year-old, however. Brighton are thought to be using the fee West Ham are demanding for Rice as a benchmark in any deal for their prized midfielder this summer, which currently stands at over £100m. Reports in Germany recently suggested Caicedo favours a move to Chelsea but the west London side are yet to negotiate a fee with Brighton.
Caicedo’s Preferred Destination
Mount is keen to join United with ten Hag a huge admirer of the England international, having tried to sign him during his time in Netherlands. Mount originally caught ten Hag’s eye during his impressive spell on loan with Vitesse Arnhem during the 2017-18 campaign and attempted to sign him on loan for Ajax the following summer. Mount eventually joined Derby County to play under Frank Lampard before breaking into the Chelsea side the following campaign. Reports in Germany recently suggested Caicedo favours a move to Chelsea but the west London side are yet to negotiate a fee with Brighton.
Conclusion
Manchester United will switch focus to signing Moises Caicedo if they end their interest in signing Mason Mount from Chelsea. The Red Devils have seen two bids for Mount rejected with their latest offer, submitted on Wednesday, worth £45million and £5m in add-ons. United remain confident of agreeing a deal with reports elsewhere suggesting they are likely to meet Chelsea in the middle and agree a £60m fee. Arsenal saw two bids for Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo rejected in January with the Gunners reportedly cooling their interest with Declan Rice their top priority. Both United and Chelsea remain keen on the 21-year-old, however. Reports in Germany recently suggested Caicedo favours a move to Chelsea but the west London side are yet to negotiate a fee with Brighton.