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.

United have reportedly seen an opening cash-plus-player bid rejected for Baleba, but there is hope a deal can still be struck and with two current Old Trafford stars helping to persuade the "midfield

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