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

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

Manchester United have signposted Sporting captain Morten Hjulmand as a potential midfield reinforcement after their chase to secure the signature of Carlos Baleba ended last week. The Athletic reports that United manager Ruben Amorim has a strong relationship with the player from their time together in Portugal.

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

Baleba is emerging as one of the most highly-rated players in his position and Brighton do not intend to sanction a sale this summer.

It's why there has been so much excitement around a potential pursuit of Brighton & Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba - a player who is developing into one of the Premier League's finest midfielders at a rapid rate. The sticking point for United is the player's ...

To paraphrase Zinedine Zidane, Manchester United have succeeded in putting a new layer of gold paint on their Bentley with the arrivals of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko but the engine still needs work so signing a new midfielder before the transfer window closes is absolutely is absolutely imperative.

That’s why United’s interest in Brighton & Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba makes sense. The 21-year-old is an all-action, front-footed midfielder who hoovers up ground for fun. Not only would he add intensity to the heart of the pitch, but his quality in and out of possession offers something United lack.