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 reportedly made formal and official contact with Brighton for their top midfield target Carlos Baleba – but it sounds as though the 21-year-old will be staying put at the Amex. Widespread reports suggest that Brighton have held firm,

Predicted lineups, injury news, and updates for Brighton vs. Fulham as transfer talks and key absences overshadow the Premier League clash.