Caicedo, who is a Manchester United fan and was once said to be on the club’s radar, joined Brighton for £4.5m from Independiente del Valle in 2021.
He had a loan stint with Beerschot in Belgium but returned to Albion last January and impressed on his introduction to the side in the later stages of last season.
Yves Bissouma’s £30m exit to Tottenham earlier this window has created a further chance for him to shine and the Ecuador international grasped that opportunity at Old Trafford on the opening day of the season.
Caicedo was calm, powerful, tactically aware and his range of passing impressed – he looked head and shoulders above a Manchester United midfield that included Bruno Fernandes, Scott McTominay and Fred.
Potter said: “I thought his first-half performance was so impressive. He is not that old and is still adapting and learning but he has great qualities, he’s fantastic – he really is.
“I wouldn’t want to say anything, I think for young players they just need to play more games and not put too much pressure on them but we enjoy working with him.
“He’s a great guy and I think you could see his quality today.”
Check out the latest Premier League transfer speculation below...
1. Rabiot fee agreed
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Juventus regarding the purchase of France midfielder Adrien Rabiot for an initial £15m. (Fabrizio Romano)
2. Fulham offered Denayer
Fulham have been offered Belgium defender Jason Denayer on a free transfer. (Football Insider)
3. Palace hold advantage in Lozano race
Crystal Palace may hold the ‘advantage’ in the race to sign Napoli winger Hirving Lozano. (Pete O’Rourke)
4. DORTMUND, GERMANY - AUGUST 06: Moussa Diaby of Leverkusen runs with the ball of Leverkusen during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Signal Iduna Park on August 06, 2022 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
Arsenal are working on a late-window deal for Bayer Leverkusen attacker Moussa Diaby, with Stan Kroenke giving the green light for a swoop. (Football Insider)