Brighton & Hove Albion have named their asking price for sought-after target Moises Caicedo.
Manchester United’s board are likely kicking themselves watching the progress of Caicedo, after coming close to signing the midfielder in 2020 for only €4.3 million. If they want to sign him now, they can expect to add a whopping £80 million to their offer, as the Seagulls will expect no less than £85 million, according to The Mirror.
Newcastle, United, Liverpool and Chelsea are all expected to enter the race for the 20-year-old, who continues to impress in the Premier League this season. Chelsea manager Graham Potter worked with Caicedo during his time at Brighton, so will be been to reunite with his former prodigy.
His statistics speak for themself, and viewers have regarded the Ecuadorian as a “world-class complete midfielder”.
Moises Caicedo is ridiculous
Most completed passes, ball recoveries, duels won, tackles and interceptions of all U21 players in the premier league
Second most touches
Brighton reportedly looking for £85 million for him
Really can do everything, world class complete midfielder https://t.co/X0oUfEK1iZ
— Simon Edwards (@SimonEdwardsSAF) October 30, 2022
Caicedo proves ability against top clubs
Caicedo also played a key role as Brighton overturned Chelsea 4-1. His side sits eighth in the Premier League table.
Moisés Caicedo vs Chelsea
35 passes
83% pass accuracy
3 key passes
1 big chance created
2/3 accurate long balls
1/3 successful dribbles
1/2 aerials won
1 interception21 years of age. Top player. 🇪🇨 pic.twitter.com/BkAf1FKdKs
— Football Talent Scout – Jacek Kulig (@FTalentScout) October 29, 2022
