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Manchester United 'agree £4.5m deal for Ecuador international Moises Caicedo', 19, after seeing off competition from RB Leipzig and AC Milan to sign highly rated midfielder

Manchester United are set to complete their first January signing after agreeing a deal for Ecuador international Moises Caicedo, according to reports.

The 19-year-old midfielder has attracted interest from RB Leipzig and AC Milan but United appear to have won the race for his signature with his arrival at Old Trafford thought to be imminent.

According to Diario Extra, the Premier League side have negotiated a fee of around £4.5million plus add-ons, with the youngster set to sign in the coming hours.

Manchester United are set to complete the signing of Ecuador internationalu00a0Moises Caicedo

Manchester United are set to complete the signing of Ecuador international Moises Caicedo

United have beaten RB Leipzig and AC Milan to secure a u00a35.5million deal for the midfielder

Caicedo caught the eye of scouts during his four international appearances in World Cup qualifiers for Ecuador.