Manchester United are interested in signing Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, according to an update from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg.
The Lowdown: Caicedo on World Cup duty
The Seagulls star is one of many players currently on World Cup duty in Qatar, standing out as a key figure for Ecuador in their group matches.
Caicedo has averaged 2.5 tackles per game in the tournament to date, along with enjoying an 84% pass completion rate, showing his capabilities both in and out of possession.
Numerous elite clubs are believed to be interested in signing the 21-year-old from Brighton, and it now looks as though United are very much in the mix.
The Latest: Man United keen on Caicedo
Taking to Twitter, the reliable Plettenberg stated that the Red Devils are in the race to sign Caicedo, with the Old Trafford hierarchy quite keen on the youngster.
He 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."
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The Verdict: Could be a superb addition
Caicedo looks like a hugely promising young player who could already be a regular starter for United, should a move come to fruition in January or next summer - only four players at Old Trafford can better his WhoScored rating of 6.91 in the current Premier League campaign.
While Erik ten Hag did strengthen in that area during the summer transfer window, both Casemiro and Christian Eriksen feel more like quick fixes than long-term solutions, considering that they are both 30 years of age.
On the other hand, the 21-year-old Caicedo is a dominant figure who could become a mainstay of United's midfield for many years, potentially maturing into one of the best players in Europe at what he does, providing energy and quality in equal measure.