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Man Utd's backup plan for Baleba revealed with £50m star eyed

Manchester United are reportedly lining up a shock move for Sporting CP's powerhouse captain Morten Hjulmand after their pursuit of Brighton's Carlos Baleba hit a wall, with the Seagulls demanding a jaw-dropping £120 million for their Cameroonian star. United boss Ruben Amorim is desperate to bring Baleba to Old Trafford, but Brighton's sky-high asking price left Old Trafford chiefs wincing.

Man Utd told to IGNORE Baleba and 'break the bank' for Wharton

Manchester United have been told to turn their attention to Crystal Palace ace Adam Wharton as they look to sign a new midfielder this summer.

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Amorim pushing for Baleba as Man Utd consider alternative

Ruben Amorim is reportedly urging Manchester United to try and sign Brighton star Carlos Baleba but a list of alternative options have been drawn up.

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Man Utd set to be priced out of astronomic Baleba deal

Brighton value Manchester United target Carlos Baleba at over £100 million ($135m) - a figure that the Red Devils are unlikely to be able to reach.

Hurzeler reveals why Brighton 'don't fear' losing Baleba

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has made a bold claim that he does not fear losing Carlos Baleba this transfer window, despite the midfielder being strongly linked with a move to Manchester United. After making key additions such as Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, Ruben Amorim now wants to strengthen his midfield.

Adding Baleba would turn Man Utd into title contenders

Ruben Amorim is putting together a squad capable of competing towards the top of the table, and adding the Cameroonian would be a game-changer

Man Utd need 'crazy' offer to sign 'dream' target Baleba

Manchester United have been told it will take a "crazy" offer to prise "dream" transfer target Carlos Baleba away from Brighton.

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Explained: Why Baleba was absent from Brighton squad

Carlos Baleba missed Brighton's third consecutive pre-season friendly match against Wolfsburg on Saturday amid transfer links to Manchester United. The Red Devils have shown interest in the highly-rated young midfielder and they reportedly even tried to offer players in exchange to secure a transfer. Brighton, on the other hand, have maintained that they won't sell Baleba this summer.

Man Utd won't include midfielder as part of Baleba swap deal

Manchester United academy graduate Toby Collyer will not be included as a makeweight in a swap deal to sign Brighton star Carlos Baleba this summer. The Red Devils have emerged as a serious contender to sign the 21-year-old midfielder, who is regarded as one of the finest young talents in the Premier League.

Man Utd fan sets up GoFundMe to help with huge summer bid

A Manchester United fan has set up a GoFundMe page in an audacious bid to help the club sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton.

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Brighton chief insists Man Utd have not made Baleba approach

Brighton & Hove Albion chief executive Paul Barber has denied any formal approach from Manchester United regarding midfielder Carlos Baleba, despite growing rumours linking the Cameroon international with a summer switch to Old Trafford. While the Red Devils are exploring a transfer through intermediary-level conversations, Brighton maintain that the player remains a critical part of their plans.

Man Utd approach Brighton over ambitious Baleba transfer

Manchester United have opened talks with Brighton to sign 21-year-old Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba this summer. Baleba is one of the most highly-rated youngsters in the Premier League and the Red Devils are plotting an ambitious move to sign him, despite inching closer to sealing a big-money deal for RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko.

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