Scott McTominay could leave Manchester United (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)

Brighton are interested in signing Manchester United star Scott McTominay as a replacement for Moises Caicedo.

The Ecuador international is set to leave the Seagulls this summer, with Chelsea and Manchester United battling for his signature.

The 21-year-old is valued at around £80m by Brighton, though they could achieve a higher fee if United and Chelsea directly compete against one another.

Chelsea are said to have already agreed personal terms with Caicedo, but they’re unwilling to meet Brighton’s £80m asking price.

That could open the door to United and CBS Sports say Brighton are interested in signing McTominay as a replacement.
Though Erik ten Hag would prefer to keep McTominay, his sale could raise around £30m and allow the Dutchman to reinvest into other areas of his squad.

United are interested in Caicedo (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

United’s budget of around £120m this summer will not allow them to sign Caicedo for a fee of £80m but using McTominay – either in a part-exchange deal or selling directly to Brighton – could effectively lower the price for Caicedo.

Mason Mount is set to complete a £55m deal to the club in the next 48 hours and United will then look to complete a move for Andre Onana.

However, Inter Milan rejected the club’s initial £34.4m offer for the Cameroon international.

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