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 have been chasing Carlos Baleba, but so far, they have not made any progress. Looking to strengthen their midfield, the Red Devils had placed Carlos Baleba at the top of their list.

Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler has said he doesn't "feel fear" about losing his key players this transfer window amid interest for midfielder Carlos Baleba

During the pre-match press conference ahead of the clash with Fulham, Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler expressed his confidence about his protégé's future.

Manchester United ‘can afford’ top midfield target Carlos Baleba this summer and ‘could revive a deal’ for the Brighton star despite reports claiming they’ve walked away from his possible transfer. The Red Devils have held talks over a move for Baleba via intermediaries and then directly with Brighton this month to sound them out over a deal,

Manchester United have baulked at Carlos Baleba’s price-tag and have identified Crystal Palace star Carlos Baleba as a potential alternative.

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,