It wasn’t that long ago that Premier League leaders Manchester United were leading the hunt for Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo, but according to the director of his current club Independiente Del Valle, everything is set for the teenager to seal a switch to the Amex in the very near future.
Speaking to Area 88, Santiago Morales said: “I’m going to give you a scoop: yesterday we received Moises Caicedo’ visa so that he can travel to England. He has tickets to travel tomorrow, he will undergo medical checks to join Brighton.
“We have transferred 80% of the rights of Moisés Caicedo, we reserve 20% of a future sale. The values are those that have been discussed.”
“I understand that Brighton have no places for foreigners for the remainder of the tournament. We don’t know if they will loan him to Belgium, but if it happens it’ll be something very timely because Brighton made a great investment for him.”
Caicedo’s reputation certainly precedes him too.
According to South American football expert Tim Vickery, the youngster is “a box-to-box midfielder, a terrific athlete who is cool in possession. He’s not a wizard, not a glamorous player but he’s got so much to offer.”
Caicedo might not be the only midfielder on his way to the south coast in the near future either.
As per the Daily Mail, Albion are one of a host of clubs who are interested in signing Crystal Palace midfielder James McCarthy.
The 30-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season, and with no extension to his current deal agreed, could be on his way out of Selhurst Park on a free transfer.
Alongside the Seagulls, Celtic, Burnley, and West Brom are said to be monitoring his situation.
The Republic of Ireland still looks to have plenty to offer at the highest level too.
So far this season he has averaged 1.09 more interceptions per game park than Yves Bissouma this term, as well as winning 5.7% more of his contested duels than the Malian, as per Wyscout.
We’ve also gathered some of the best of the rest of the Premier League transfer rumours doing the rounds today:
1. Nixon provides cryptic Knight update
The Sun journalist Alan Nixon has hinted that Burnley could have a chance at landing Derby County midfielder Jason Knight. When asked about the reported pursuit by a fan on Twitter, the reporter replied: "Make an offer..." (Alan Nixon - Personal Twitter account) (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood
2. Mujica waiting on move
Leeds United forward Rafa Mujica is waiting to see if he can complete a move to Spanish outfit Las Palmas this month. The 22-year-old has endured a miserable spell on loan at Real Oviedo over the first half of the current campaign. (AS) (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
3. Celtic and Burnley keen on McCarthy
Celtic have registered their interest in signing Crystal Palace midfielder James McCarthy, but may have to wait until the summer to complete a move. Burnley, Brighton, West Brom, and Bournemouth are also keen. (Daily Mail) (Photo by Matthew Childs - Getty Images) Photo: Pool
4. Diop can leave West Ham this month
West Ham have given the green light for Issa Diop to leave the club this month. The French defender has fallen down the pecking order at the London Stadium since the start of the campaign. (Football Insider) (Photo by ADAM DAVY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: ADAM DAVY