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'Speculation is speculation' – Brighton chief insists Man Utd have not made contact over Carlos Baleba transfer after reports of Red Devils interest

Brighton & Hove Albion chief executive Paul Barber has denied any formal approach from Manchester United regarding midfielder Carlos Baleba, despite growing rumours linking the Cameroon international with a summer switch to Old Trafford. While the Red Devils are exploring a transfer through intermediary-level conversations, Brighton maintain that the player remains a critical part of their plans.

Man Utd mean business! Red Devils approach Brighton over ambitious Carlos Baleba transfer after closing in on Benjamin Sesko

Manchester United have opened talks with Brighton to sign 21-year-old Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba this summer. Baleba is one of the most highly-rated youngsters in the Premier League and the Red Devils are plotting an ambitious move to sign him, despite inching closer to sealing a big-money deal for RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko.