Andre Onana was among players to react to Carlos Baleba's latest message amid rumours about a potential move to Man United.

Exclusive: Manchester United are fearful that spending big on Morten Hjulmand could end their chances of signing Carlos Baleba next year.

Manchester United are adamant they'll sign a midfielder before the September 1 deadline and multiple reports are pointing to a 23-year-old LaLiga star being the one to fill the void.

Brighton are keen to keep hold of Baleba, who is under contract until 2028 with the option of a further 12 months, and warned United it would take a fee around the £115 million ($156 million) Chelsea paid to sign Moisés Caicedo two years ago to get a deal for Baleba over the line.

Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba this summer and the 21-year-old has spoken out after featuring for the Seagulls against Fulham

Man United failed to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba this summer as the South Coast club priced them out of a deal.

United are now looking at a new central midfielder after bolstering their forward line through the additions of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Šeško, and it was revealed earlier this month that an ambitious move for 21-year-old Baleba is under consideration.

Manchester United are still keen to sign a No.6 holding midfielder in the summer transfer window, but have moved on from Carlos Baleba due to Brighton's sky-high asking price

Manchester United have baulked at Carlos Baleba’s price-tag and have identified Crystal Palace star Carlos Baleba as a potential alternative.

Brighton are naturally reluctant to part ways with Baleba, but Hürzeler was at pains to stress that they are not afraid. “No chance,” the German boss told BBC ’s Monday Night Club this week. “I don’t feel fear. I’m not afraid of anything because the only thing we can do is be the best version we can be every day, like work as hard as we can.

With Ruben Amorim’s hopes of signing Brighton and Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba fading due to a £100 million asking price, Manchester United have now reportedly turned their attention to Sevilla midfielder Lucien Agoume.