Manchester United have been handed encouragement in their pursuit of Carlos Baleba with Brighton. Having spent upwards of £200million bolstering the forward line, United have set their sights on strengthening the midfield and have Baleba top of their wishlist.

Manchester United have turned their attention towards signing a top central midfielder in the summer transfer window, but may need to move fast for the number one target

Brighton are holding firm in their stance over Carlos Baleba, and the Seagulls have two potential replacements waiting if they were to sell the player to Manchester United