Manchester United could be prepared to spend a record-breaking £112million on Carlos Baleba this summer, it has been claimed. Ruben Amorim's side remains in the market for a new midfielder and the Brighton man has emerged as their top target for that position.

Manchester United's players are doing their bit to aid the club's pursuit of Carlos Baleba as they make contact with the Brighton midfielder over an Old Trafford switch

At a fan forum last week, Brighton CEO Paul Barber insisted he had not spoken to United over Baleba, but was unable to provide any assurances over the midfielder’s future. ‘There’s always going to be interest in our players,’ he said.