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Ederson Castillo Transfer from LDU Quito to Manchester United
Although Quito youngster Ederson Castillo was expected to join Manchester United, he has now arrived in Barcelona for a trial.
Ederson Castillo has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for more than a month and it appeared Manchester United was set to sign him in the future. However, Castillo is no longer considered a guaranteed signing for Manchester United.
Manchester United reportedly have significant interest in signing LDU youngster Ederson Castillo, who is labelled the 'new Moises Caicedo'. According to Brazilian outlet Bolavip, United could make a concrete approach to sign Ederson Castillo in January or next summer. The outlet also reports that director of recruitment Christopher Vivell and director of football Jason Wilcox are leading the effort to sign him. The report states that LDU would be ready to sell the 17-year-old Ecuadorian for a fee of around £4 million (€4.6m / $5.3m).
Direct talks have opened between Manchester United and LDU Quito for Edeson Castillo, but they have not yet progressed beyond the exploratory phase. Futbol Ecuador reports that Manchester United are keen on signing the 17-year-old and that he will cost €6.4 million.
According to Voetbalnieuws.be, Manchester United is set to sign Ederson Castillo and is willing to pay 6 million euros for him. The Ecuadorian youth international can transfer at the earliest at the beginning of 2027, as he will turn eighteen in December 2026. LDU Quito would like to reach a deal before then.
Voetbalnieuws.be reports, citing Ecuadorian media, that Manchester United is following Ederson Edwin Castillo Ayoví, but that at this time the interest is limited to scouting and rumors. Castillo can only be transferred when he turns eighteen due to his age.
Manchester United are interested in signing the Ecuadorian midfielder Ederson Castillo. According to a report from Bolavip, Manchester United have scouted him recently. Castillo can only join a European club once he turns 18. Manchester United have the financial means to complete the deal and convincing the youngster to join the club will not be very difficult.
Manchester United is monitoring Ederson Castillo, a 17-year-old defensive midfielder from LDU Quito. The player has made six appearances for his club's first team, and Anderlecht, Atlético Madrid, and Bayern München are also interested in him.
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