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

Carlos Baleba's Brighton future is up in the air and Man United are pushing hard to agree landmark deal very soon

The Manchester Evening News reported on Friday that United were unlikely to complete a deal for Baleba before the transfer window shuts on Monday, September 1. It's understood that Brighton will want at least £100m for the Cameroonian as they look to repeat the business that saw Moises Caicedo leave them for Chelsea.

Manchester United’s pursuit to sign the young midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton has reportedly hit a roadblock due to a steep asking price.

United have signed attackers Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko this summer, as well as young defender Diego Leon. But they have not strengthened their shaky midfield and Baleba would be a perfect candidate to improve Ruben Amorim’s options.

Carlos Baleba is THE talking point at Old Trafford right now with Man Utd great Roy Keane even having his say.

The signing of Carlos Baleba will be difficult but United players and recruitment chiefs are working hard to make it a reality.

It is no secret that Manchester United are interested in signing Carlos Baleba from Brighton and Hove Albion this summer. The Red Devils have had an impressive summer transfer window already. They have signed Matheus Cunha from Wolves, Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford, and Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.

Latest Manchester United transfer news as Brighton & Hove Albion make a decision over Carlos Baleba for their Premier League game against Fulham on Saturday