Albion could swoop for a highly-rated Ecuador international who was tipped to join Manchester United.

The Seagulls are in the running to sign Moises Caicedo from Independiente del Valle.

Some reports in his homeland suggest a transfer for about £4.5 million is in place.

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That is not the case as yet.

A well-placed source closer to Albion this morning stopped short of saying a deal had been done “at this time” but confirmed the club's interest in the 19-year-old.

Caicedo, capped four times by Ecuador, has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United and is expected to move on this month.