Caicedo set for German move

City striker linked with Bundesliga switch

Last updated: 1st September 2008

Caicedo set for German move

Caicedo: Loan move

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Manchester City striker Felipe Caicedo is on the brink of a move to Hertha Berlin, skysports.com understands.

The Ecuador international is believed to have flown to Germany to discuss terms with the Bundesliga club over a possible season-long loan deal.

Caicedo has struggled to establish himself at City since arriving from Basel last January.

The 19-year-old has made only 11 appearances for the club and has yet to find the net.

The robust forward is well down the pecking order in Mark Hughes' plans and the City manager is willing to let him move out on loan so that he can get some regular action under his belt.

Hertha are now hoping to finalise a loan deal before the transfer window slams shut at midnight on Monday.

Caicedo will help fill the void left by Solomon Okorokwo's departure to Russian side Saturn.