Manchester United have raised quite a few eyebrows this summer by their transfer business. United finished 15th in the Premier League last season, failing to qualify for European football.

Carlos Baleba, the Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder, is valued by his club at more than £100m, although Manchester United are currently unwilling to buy at that level.

Manchester United are preparing an opening bid for Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba. Baleba, 21, is reported to be keen on a move to Old Trafford this summer, as manager Ruben Amorim looks to step up his pursuit of a natural ball-winning midfielder.