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 fear they will be unable to snare Carlos Baleba if they sign a former Ruben Amorim star this summer

Manchester United fans have had their say on who the club should pursue now that the dream of signing Carlos Baleba this summer looks to be extinguished.Baleba pursuitAfter sealing a deal for

Manchester United are hellbent on signing Carlos Baleba, but their negotiations with Brighton began on the wrong foot.The management, in agreement with Ruben Amorim, has identified the 21-year-old as

Man Utd's grand plans for central midfield have been revealed, with the Red Devils targeting a classy £60m-rated star to form a spectacular pairing with Carlos Baleba

Brighton, meanwhile, are not interested in parting ways with the Cameroonian star and have estimated him at £100m ($135m) in order to block potential offers. Despite the hefty price tag, Man United’s reported interest in Baleba continues to prevail.