Brighton, meanwhile, are not interested in parting ways with the Cameroonian star and have estimated him at £100m ($135m) in order to block potential offers. Despite the hefty price tag, Man United’s reported interest in Baleba continues to prevail.

Manchester United will NOT be signing Brighton and Hove Albion star Carlos Baleba despite making a concrete move for the midfielder, per David Ornstein.

Manchester United have given up on signing Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba this summer, per David Ornstein. The 21-year-old emerged as a top midfield target for United earlier this month, making initial contacts through intermediaries.

Manchester United transfer news about Adam Wharton, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Carlos Baleba, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Harry Kane, Jadon Sancho and Rasmus Hojlund

AS Roma are in talks with Manchester United over a permanent deal for Jadon Sancho, sources have told ESPN. Sancho has been told by United to find a new club before the transfer deadline. The 25-year-old has spent the last 18 months on loan -- first at Borussia Dortmund and then Chelsea-- and was omitted from the squad for the summer tour of the United States.

Roma have made an offer worth £20million (€23.2m, $27.1m) to sign Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho on a permanent transfer. The bulk of the Italian club’s offer is a fixed upfront fee, which is inclusive of add-ons,