Brighton are hopeful of winning the race to sign Moisés Caicedo after holding talks with the Ecuador midfielder. Manchester United have repeatedly been linked with Caicedo, who has also been targeted by West Ham, but Brighton have emerged as strong contenders to buy the 19-year-old from Independiente del Valle. Brighton have retained a good relationship with Independiente after signing Billy Arce in 2018. West Ham are on the hunt for depth in midfield and have also made a move for the youngster, but it is believed they are behind Brighton in the queue. It has previously been reported that Manchester United were on the verge of completing a deal to sign Caicedo this month.

Source: The Guardian January 09, 2021 11:03 UTC