However, it has been widely reported that Brighton value the midfielder at £100million, a figure close to the one they received for Moises Caicedo in 2023 - from Chelsea. It's clear United would have to construct a near-perfect financial package to reach an agreement.

Rob Dawson assesses Manchester United's hopes of generating the funds required to complete a deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.

Manchester United have underlined that their pull remains as strong as ever by making a number of high-profile signings despite the absence of European football.Bryan Mbeumo moved to Old Trafford