Manchester United are no longer expected to pursue Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba after being put off by the Seagulls’ refusal to negotiate, a report has revealed.Central midfielder is a key area of concern for United manager Ruben Amorim and it emerged earlier this month that Baleba,

United's recruitment team are now exploring alternatives, including Athletic Club's Mikel Jauregizar, but they have already done the groundwork on a deal for Douglas Luiz. The Brazilian is available amid a disastrous Juventus spell, but Nottingham Forest are closing in on his signature.

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Manchester United are forced to look elsewhere after their pursuit of Carlos Baleba is completely off due to Brighton's high demands.

Manchester United are hellbent on signing Carlos Baleba, but their negotiations with Brighton began on the wrong foot.The management, in agreement with Ruben Amorim, has identified the 21-year-old as

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Man Utd 'contacts are continuing on a daily basis' with Brighton and Carlos Baleba's agent.

Seeing as though it looks like a deal for Baleba is going to be very difficult for United to complete, the Red Devils may have to go after an alternative midfield target for that holding role in Amorim’s side.