Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is reportedly pushing the club to sign another African star, who is said to be worth £120 million (R2.8billion).
The Red Devils have made just three signings so far following the arrivals of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko in the last couple months.
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Amorim is now looking to bolster his midfield options going into the new season and Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba has now reportedly become a target for the Red Devils.
Multiple reports in England that United have already made contact with Brighton to enquire about the 21-year-old midfielder's availability during this transfer window.
The Independent have reported that Amorim is now pushing the club hierarchy to seal a move for the Cameroonian, although Brighton want around £120 million (R2.8billion) for the midfielder.
Meanwhile, transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that this will be a difficult deal for the Red Devils to conclude.
"For Carlos Baleba, the contacts are still ongoing. This is a difficult deal for Manchester United, not just financially but also in terms of strategy,” Romano said on his YouTube channel.
"Brighton at the moment are still not giving an official number to Manchester United. They did a similar situation with Moises Caicedo two years ago when he went to Chelsea, they were not giving a number, not giving an indication. Then when Liverpool arrived with an official bid, Chelsea offered a bit more and signed the player. Brighton are not giving a number for Baleba and keep saying they do not want to sell.
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"What is important to mention is Manchester United are still there, still in contact with the agents, still working on a deal. They want to understand how high is the wall from Brighton but they are still working on the Carlos Baleba. They are not giving up. Difficult? Yes. Very difficult? Of course. But, Man United are still there.
"The player is not closing the doors at all. Personal terms are not a problem, European football for Baleba is not a problem. He would go to Man United immediately, I can guarantee that. But club to club, we are still far from a solution."
