Manchester United may have run into another problem in their pursuit of Brighton & Hove Albion FC star Carlos Baleba. The Red Devils are pushing to bolster their midfield ranks during the final few weeks of the summer transfer window, but they may need to act swiftly if they are to secure their top target in that department.

Manchester United have been given serious encouragement a deal is there to be done for Carlos Baleba despite Brighton having reportedly rejected their opening cash-plus-player bid and with two current Old Trafford stars helping to persuade the "midfield beast" to make the move.

Manchester United have been handed encouragement in their pursuit of Carlos Baleba with Brighton. Having spent upwards of £200million bolstering the forward line, United have set their sights on strengthening the midfield and have Baleba top of their wishlist.