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

Manchester United have turned their attention towards signing a top central midfielder in the summer transfer window, but may need to move fast for the number one target