Manchester United to Drop Plans to Sign Moises Caicedo if Chelsea Accept Mason Mount Bid
Manchester United have been linked with a move for Brighton star Moises Caicedo, but the Red Devils are set to drop their plans to sign the Ecuadorian midfielder if Chelsea accept their bid for Mason Mount.
United have already had three bids rejected by the Blues for Mount, with the latest offer being worth around £55m. Chelsea are demanding a fee in excess of £65m for the England international, and United are now looking at alternatives.
Caicedo has been identified as a potential target, with Brighton publicly admitting that he will be allowed to leave for the right price. However, United will walk away from a move to sign Caicedo if a deal for Mount gets over the line.
Why Manchester United Will Drop Plans to Sign Moises Caicedo
Manchester United have been linked with a move for Brighton star Moises Caicedo, but the Red Devils are set to drop their plans to sign the Ecuadorian midfielder if Chelsea accept their bid for Mason Mount.
United have already had three bids rejected by the Blues for Mount, with the latest offer being worth around £55m. Chelsea are demanding a fee in excess of £65m for the England international, and United are now looking at alternatives.
Caicedo has been identified as a potential target, with Brighton publicly admitting that he will be allowed to leave for the right price. However, United will walk away from a move to sign Caicedo if a deal for Mount gets over the line. That’s due to the club’s tight summer budget, which is believed to be around £120m.
United’s Summer Budget and Transfer Plans
Andre Onana is a £43m target from Inter Milan and his arrival along with Mount would take the club’s spending to £100m. Ten Hag must sign a centre forward this summer, meaning he would have just £20m left to sign a number nine.
United must therefore raise at least £50m in the market to raise funds for a striker, and a deal for Caicedo would not be viable. Brighton are seeking around £80m for the Ecuador international, and United would not be able to afford both players.
Conclusion
It appears that Manchester United’s plans to sign Moises Caicedo are dependent on whether or not they can agree a deal with Chelsea for Mason Mount. The Red Devils have already had three bids rejected by the Blues for Mount, and they are now looking at alternatives.
However, United will drop their plans to sign Caicedo if a deal for Mount gets over the line due to their tight summer budget. That budget is believed to be around £120m, and United must raise at least £50m in the market to raise funds for a striker.
Brighton are seeking around £80m for Caicedo, and United would not be able to afford both players.