Manchester United have now officially spoken to Brighton about a possible deal for Brighton star Moises Caicedo, according to talkSPORT via Metro.

Manchester United have identified Caicedo as an ideal transfer target should a move for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount fail to materialise.

United have had three bids rejected for Mount and threatened to walk away from negotiations before making a U-turn, with more transfer talks planned.

But in case a compromise can’t be reached, United have stepped up their interest in Caicedo and have spoken to Brighton about their midfielder.

Despite Manchester United’s interest in signing Caicedo, Chelsea are reportedly still the favourites to sign the Ecuadorian midfielder.