Manchester United are in the market for a midfielder this summer, and could turn to La Liga to fill that need. The Red Devils have been closely linked with Brighton and Hove Albion man Carlos Baleba,

Manchester United’s search for a new “athletic” midfielder has thrown up two new names, Morten Hjulmand and Adam Wharton, as the summer transfer window enters its final two weeks. United had shown interest in Brighton & Hove Albion talent Carlos Baleba, a 21-year-old who could both improve the squad in the immediacy and the long-term.

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.

Manchester United will go after Carlos Baleba again next year after pulling the plug on their pursuit of the midfielder this summer. United, who were keen on signing the youngster in this window at Ruben Amorim's behest,

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.

Man United have splashed out over £200m on new signings this summer, including an initial £66m on former RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko. The 22-year-old became United’s third major attacking signing after Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, with all three featuring in the season-opening 1-0 loss to Arsenal on Sunday.

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Gary Neville has urged Man Utd to enter the transfer market and sign one of two players to address a serious problem.