Brighton are keen to keep hold of Baleba, who is under contract until 2028 with the option of a further 12 months, and warned United it would take a fee around the £115 million ($156 million) Chelsea paid to sign Moisés Caicedo two years ago to get a deal for Baleba over the line.

Arsenal agree deal; huge Eze breakthrough; Man Utd make Baleba plan; Isak to Liverpool - Plenty of big moves being worked on before the summer transfer window closes

Fabrizio Romano revealed Man Utd still intend to sign Baleba despite Brighton making a deal this summer impossible, and reports have detailed the club's midfield masterplan with a new face expected to

Manchester United have raised quite a few eyebrows this summer by their transfer business. United finished 15th in the Premier League last season, failing to qualify for European football.

Manchester United will find it tough to sign Carlos Baleba this summer - but they may have the perfect Plan B.

Manchester United have been told to turn their attention to Crystal Palace ace Adam Wharton as they look to sign a new midfielder this summer.

Man United’s summer business so far has been very attacker-heavy. But, Ruben Amorim also wants to improve in midfield too, as there is a distinct lack of depth in the holding midfield role. It is not clear yet as to who will play the holding midfield role,