Manchester United have contacted Brighton through intermediaries to explore a potential move for Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba, 21. (Athletic - subscription required) Want more transfer stories? R

It is stressed that United’s interest has not been formalised—all contact has been made through intermediaries—but Baleba is emerging as a top target for the Red Devils if they do bring a midfielder into the club.

Manchester United have approached Brighton over a potential transfer deal to sign their £100m midfielder Carlos Baleba, according to reports. United have ‘made contact’ with Brighton via intermediaries to explore the conditions of a summer move,