Brighton midfielder Moses Caicedo has said it would be hard to turn down a move to Chelsea with Manchester United also circling him.
Caicedo has been the subject of United’s interest on more than one occasion, including in the recently closed transfer window when he was singled out as a legitimate target.
While a move never materialized, the Red Devils’ interest doesn’t seem to have waned, and they could still make a move.
The 20-year-old himself has confirmed United’s interest in his signing.
Caicedo told Ole through Fabrizio Romano: “Man Utd rumours? Lots of links, normal.”
“My agent was on it. I was very calm, focused only on Brighton and did not know if there were other proposals. I was just working on my team to make good games.”
The Ecuadorian international hinted that if an offer had come from United, he would have seriously thought about it. United, so to speak, never officially submitted an offer to the Seagulls.
The Ecuadorian was also asked if a move to Chelsea would appeal to him, with his former manager Graham Potter now in charge of Stamford Bridge.
Potter approved of Caicedo’s move to Brighton, cultivating and training him to be the player he is becoming today.
On Chelsea, “I have Potter to thank.”
“Chelsea? One of the best teams in the world, no one would turn down an offer from Chelsea or any other club like that.”
He told Ole: “But I am very happy in Brighton.
Moises Caicedo: “I have to say thanks to Potter. Chelsea? One of the best teams in the world, no one would turn down an offer from Chelsea or any other club like that. But I am very happy in Brighton”, says Olé. ???? #CFCs
“Manchester United rumours? Lots of links, normal… my agent was there.” pic.twitter.com/Jdwmxsa0dJ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 15, 2022
While it’s still early days, Caicedo to United is one to watch. One can’t help but think that he would come to Old Trafford over Chelsea. His family have been described as United fans in the past.
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Moises Caicedo’s family are #mufc fans and there is a feeling he would be open to a transfer. Caicedo feels that he is now more physically prepared than when he was first linked to United. @JonathanShrager ✅????
— UtdPlug (@UtdPlug) August 16, 2022
Obviously it will take a hefty transfer fee to get him out of Brighton’s hands.
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