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

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 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.

Manchester United's interest in Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba has left former team-mates Rio Ferdinand and Roy Keane at odds on whether they should pursue a transfer

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Man Utd ‘contacts are continuing on a daily basis’ with Brighton and Carlos Baleba’s agent. The Red Devils have transformed their attack in the summer transfer market with Matheus Cunha,