Caicedo has revealed 'dream' transfer as Man Utd plot £80m Chelsea humiliation

Chelsea and Manchester United will be on tender hooks as the race to sign Moises Caicedo builds a head of steam

Moises Caicedo has already revealed that it's his dream to play for Manchester United, delivering a stinging blow to Chelsea's hopes of signing the Brighton star. The 21-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge for a while now, but his heart could be set on Old Trafford instead.

Initially, it seemed as if his extension would rule out a switch in the near future, but that doesn't seem to be the case with Chelsea expected to make a move in the coming weeks. football.london understands that the Blues hold an interest in the Ecuador international, although they're aware he could cost in the region of £80million.

In fact, according to The Times, Erik ten Hag's side are set to rival the Blues for the signing of Caicedo, whose arrival was widely expected to be funded by the windfall of Mount's departure. And, the last thing Chelsea will want to hear now is that the Brighton star dreams of a move to United.

In a press conference during his time at Independiente del Valle, Caicedo confirmed his dream of representing the Red Devils. The Ecuadorian named former United captain Antonio Valencia as an inspiration of his.

"My dream is to play for Manchester United. Antonio Valencia is an example to follow," he said, as quoted by the Express. "With his strength and dedication, he was able to get to that level. That motivates me to keep working hard and do the right things."

Caicedo was heavily linked with a move to United three-years ago, but a move collapsed after the Glazers refused to sanction a £4.3million deal. It's said that he was actually at the top of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's shortlist and was even offered a five-year deal.