Manchester United call off their pursuit of midfielder Carlos Baleba as things stand with Brighton remaining resolute in their stance the player is not leaving the club.

Brighton are keen to keep hold of Baleba, who is under contract until 2028 with the option of a further 12 months, and warned United it would take a fee around the £115 million ($156 million) Chelsea paid to sign Moisés Caicedo two years ago to get a deal for Baleba over the line.

Manchester United's deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba is off after the Red Devils were unwilling to match his transfer fee, but the situation has opened the door to two potential arrivals