Manchester United are no longer expected to pursue Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba after being put off by the Seagulls’ refusal to negotiate, a report has revealed.Central midfielder is a key area of concern for United manager Ruben Amorim and it emerged earlier this month that Baleba,

Manchester United are hellbent on signing Carlos Baleba, but their negotiations with Brighton began on the wrong foot.The management, in agreement with Ruben Amorim, has identified the 21-year-old as

Carlos Baleba's Brighton future is up in the air and Man United are pushing hard to agree landmark deal very soon

Hjulmand is a defensive midfielder and would be a cheaper option until United revisit their interest in Baleba at the end of the season. It would surely be better to bring in a midfielder instead of no new signing.

During the pre-match press conference ahead of the clash with Fulham, Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler expressed his confidence about his protégé's future.

Brighton & Hove Albion opens up its Premier League campaign at home to Fulham on Saturday as the English soccer season begins.

Fabian Hurzeler said he is extremely confident that Carlos Baleba will remain with Brighton this season despite heavy interest from Manchester United. After big spending on revitalising their attacking options, United have now turned their attention to bolstering their midfield, with Baleba emerging as a top target.

The Seagulls have no intention of losing their 21-year-old Cameroon international, who impressed last season with 40 appearances, four goals and two assists. United were keen, but Brighton’s valuation, believed to be in line with the £115 million Chelsea paid for Moises Caicedo, has halted negotiations.

Fabian Hurzeler's side concluded an unbeaten pre-season campaign against the Bundesliga club with the head coach's options bolstered

Brighton will demand more than £100m for Carlos Baleba after Manchester United expressed an interest in the 21-year-old Cameroon midfielder. Telegraph - subscription required) Meanwhile, United expect Chelsea to bid for Alejandro Garnacho,