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.

Manchester United have been given serious encouragement a deal is there to be done for Carlos Baleba despite Brighton having reportedly rejected their opening cash-plus-player bid and with two current Old Trafford stars helping to persuade the "midfield beast" to make the move.

Manchester United have been handed a lifeline in their efforts to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton this summer, with the Seagulls seemingly well-covered to cash in