Moises Caicedo is reportedly on the verge of being Manchester United’s first signing of the January transfer window. According to Italian transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the club are in direct contact with Caicedo’s agent and are in full control of the situation.
A transfer fee worth €5 million has been quoted by Romano, in addition with a five year deal on the table for the youngster. There is no apparent problem between the two parties regarding personal terms over the contract.
Manchester United are in control of the situation and will make the decision of completing the deal or not in the upcoming few weeks, possibly when the transfer window will be officially open for business.
The Athletic report that Manchester United legend Antonio Valencia has been asked for his opinion on the youngster. Valencia has responded positively to the Red Devil’s pursuit of the 19-year-old, further going on to say that the player could go on to be one of the best in the future.
Antonio Valencia has been asked his opinion of Moisés Caicedo, telling #mufc he feels Caicedo has real potential and had been impressed watching his international appearances for Ecuador #mulive [@TheAthleticUK]
— utdreport (@utdreport) December 23, 2020
While United are almost playing without traditional wingers now, owing to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s newfound diamond midfield formation. However, it seems imperative that the coach will be trying to switch back to a 4-2-3-1 as soon as possible.
With Mason Greenwood only a teenager as well, expecting him to win matches on his own would prove to be too much. Hence, with the arrival of Amad Diallo, and potentially Moises Caicedo from Independente del Valle could prove to be a worthy investment in the future of the club.
