Manchester United are set to make a second bid for Carlos Baleba this week after making the Brighton midfielder their next key transfer target. United have already spent more than £200million on Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko to transform their forward line, and now Ruben Amorim wants to bolster his midfield.

All the latest Manchester transfer news as Ruben Amorim looks to bolster his squad before the new Premier League season gets underway

Brighton have forged a strong reputation as strict sellers over the years, generating eye-watering transfer fees for players they have signed on the cheap and developed. Baleba is no different, flourishing into one of the Premier League's most highly-rated midfielders since his £26million arrival from Lille in 2023.