Manchester United are forced to look elsewhere after their pursuit of Carlos Baleba is completely off due to Brighton's high demands.

We’ve identified six players that Manchester United could target as an alternative to Baleba. Manchester United were frequently linked with the Belgian powerhouse when he was at Everton. Onana ended up going to Aston Villa, while Manuel Ugarte bolstered Erik ten Hag’s midfield last summer. Penny for their thoughts on how that one worked out now.

Fabrizio Romano revealed Man Utd still intend to sign Baleba despite Brighton making a deal this summer impossible, and reports have detailed the club's midfield masterplan with a new face expected to

Manchester United will continue to monitor Carlos Baleba throughout the season after pulling the plug on their pursuit of the midfielder this summer. United, who were keen on signing the youngster in this window at Ruben Amorim's behest,

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Manchester United will find it tough to sign Carlos Baleba this summer - but they may have the perfect Plan B.

Manchester United have been told to turn their attention to Crystal Palace ace Adam Wharton as they look to sign a new midfielder this summer.

Man United’s summer business so far has been very attacker-heavy. But, Ruben Amorim also wants to improve in midfield too, as there is a distinct lack of depth in the holding midfield role. It is not clear yet as to who will play the holding midfield role,