Manchester United transfer news: Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister targets

Erik ten Hag will target a central midfielder for Manchester United’s squad this summer, with Brighton pair Moisés Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister among the shortlist of players considered as potential signings.

Ten Hag has used Bruno Fernandes as a deep-lying midfielder effectively while Casemiro has completed a four-match suspension and Christian Eriksen has been injured. But it is one of his priority areas to strengthen, along with a striker.

United attempted to sign Barcelona’s Frenkie De Jong, who worked with Ten Hag at Ajax, last summer but the Holland midfielder stayed in Catalonia, where he has been a key player to put Barca within sight of the La Liga title.

Other midfielders have been shortlisted by United including the Brighton pair who are both on the radar of Premier League clubs. Caicedo, the Colombia midfielder, wanted to join Arsenal in the January transfer window but the league leaders’ offers were not accepted by Brighton. Arsenal also have an interest in West Ham’s Declan Rice for that position.

Caicedo, 21, has since extended his contract at the Amex Stadium until 2027, while team-mate Mac Allister signed a new deal in October. In both cases, Premier League clubs will explore whether there are agreements to allow them to leave, with both players likely to be valued in excess of £70million.