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

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.

Man United's interest in Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba is thought to have cooled, but are now considering alternatives. Elsewhere, Chelsea have made it clear they want two further signings in addition to letting Nicolas Jackson leave,

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,

Manchester United will NOT be signing Brighton and Hove Albion star Carlos Baleba despite making a concrete move for the midfielder, per David Ornstein.

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

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

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