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.

Manchester United are forced to look elsewhere after their pursuit of Carlos Baleba is completely off due to Brighton's high demands.

Manchester United's interest in Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba has left former team-mates Rio Ferdinand and Roy Keane at odds on whether they should pursue a transfer

Manchester United will go after Carlos Baleba again next year after pulling the plug on their pursuit of the midfielder this summer. United, who were keen on signing the youngster in this window at Ruben Amorim's behest,

The Cameroonian midfielder remains central to the project despite interest from Manchester United.Brighton coach Fabian Hürzeler confirms desire to keep Carlos BalebaCarlos Baleba remains firmly in

Manchester United are in the middle of their preparations for their Premier League opener against Arsenal at Old Trafford but transfer still remain on the agenda for the Red Devils

VIKTOR GYOKERES will be playing at Old Trafford on Sunday – and many expected it would be his permanent home this summer. Ever since Ruben Amorim’s appointment was confirmed at Manchester United

United have signed attackers Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko this summer, as well as young defender Diego Leon. But they have not strengthened their shaky midfield and Baleba would be a perfect candidate to improve Ruben Amorim’s options.