---
title: "Liverpool: Moises Caicedo also wanted by Reds’ domestic rivals"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-premier-league-moises-caicedo-transfers-news-updates/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2022-11-29T17:10:20Z"
modified: "2022-11-29T17:10:20Z"
---

# Liverpool: Moises Caicedo also wanted by Reds’ domestic rivals

**[Liverpool](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/) see Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo as a primary midfield target alongside Jude Bellingham, according to reliable Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, although the Reds are set to face strong competition for the Ecuador gem.**

### The Lowdown: Caicedo excelling for Brighton

The 21-year-old is arguably one of the best young midfielders in the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) at the moment, producing some influential performances for Brighton.

Caicedo, who is currently on [World Cup](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/world-cup-2022/) duty with Ecuador, has averaged [3.1 tackles](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/410175/Show/Mois%C3%A9s-Caicedo) per game for the Seagulls in the league this season (more than [anyone at Anfield](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/26/Show/England-Liverpool)), showing what a tenacious presence he offers in the middle of the park.

Liverpool have been [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/liverpool-premier-league-moises-caicedo-transfer-news-updates-klopp/) with a move for the youngster throughout the autumn, and it doesn’t look as though their interest is going away…although neither is that of a fierce domestic rival.

### The Latest: Competition for Caicedo

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1597343054834593792?s=20&t=50Az93wdPaxTg1olw8oc8g), Plettenberg stated that Manchester United are now keen on signing Caicedo, with Old Trafford chiefs ‘highly interested’ in the youngster, who is also on Liverpool’s ‘list’ alongside [well-publicised target](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjAzYXl_9L7AhUPTMAKHcqgB8YQFnoECB0QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpoolecho.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ftransfer-news%2Fjude-bellingham-choice-three-clubs-25610828&usg=AOvVaw38TKQiz7-7sP8R2DJu70FT) Jude Bellingham.

The reporter tweeted:

> “News #Caicedo: #MUFC is planning to enter the race! Bosses highly interested. Also on the list of #LFC – next to Bellingham – & spotted by many other top clubs. Team mates say he is an ‘exceptional player & character’. Brighton hopes that he will stay beyond 2023.”

[Latest Liverpool transfer news!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/latest-liverpool-transfer-news-35/)

### The Verdict: Snap him up, Liverpool

Caicedo is exactly what Liverpool are looking for in the middle of the park – someone who is young, possesses dynamism and can spark their midfield into life.

Too often this season, the Reds have looked ageing and [too easy to run through](https://www.espn.com/soccer/liverpool-engliverpool/story/4785911/liverpools-dysfunctional-midfield-at-heart-of-their-problems) in that area, but the Ecuadorian would inject new life into the midfield and also come as a long-term signing.

\[freshpress-quiz id=”415557″\]

Former Brighton manager Graham Potter has hailed Caicedo as a ‘[fantastic](https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/20833857.graham-potter-praises-caicedo-liverpool-linked/)‘ player, and if Liverpool are unable to get Bellingham, he could be an ideal alternative.

Ideally, both players would arrive at Anfield, should the funds be available for a double swoop.