Exclusive: Manchester United are fearful that spending big on Morten Hjulmand could end their chances of signing Carlos Baleba next year.

Manchester United are reportedly 'fearful' that meeting the demands for a former Ruben Amorim disciple will impact their plans to sign Carlos Baleba.

Andre Onana was among players to react to Carlos Baleba's latest message amid rumours about a potential move to Man United.

Manchester United’s search for a new “athletic” midfielder has thrown up two new names, Morten Hjulmand and Adam Wharton, as the summer transfer window enters its final two weeks. United had shown interest in Brighton & Hove Albion talent Carlos Baleba, a 21-year-old who could both improve the squad in the immediacy and the long-term.

Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba this summer and the 21-year-old has spoken out after featuring for the Seagulls against Fulham

Manchester United have baulked at Carlos Baleba’s price-tag and have identified Crystal Palace star Carlos Baleba as a potential alternative.

Brighton are keen to keep hold of Baleba, who is under contract until 2028 with the option of a further 12 months, and warned United it would take a fee around the £115 million ($156 million) Chelsea paid to sign Moisés Caicedo two years ago to get a deal for Baleba over the line.

Manchester United are still keen to sign a No.6 holding midfielder in the summer transfer window, but have moved on from Carlos Baleba due to Brighton's sky-high asking price

Manchester United want Rasmus Hojlund sold this summer transfer window after Benjamin Sesko effectively replaced the centre-forward against Arsenal at Old Trafford

Brighton are naturally reluctant to part ways with Baleba, but Hürzeler was at pains to stress that they are not afraid. “No chance,” the German boss told BBC ’s Monday Night Club this week. “I don’t feel fear. I’m not afraid of anything because the only thing we can do is be the best version we can be every day, like work as hard as we can.

With Ruben Amorim’s hopes of signing Brighton and Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba fading due to a £100 million asking price, Manchester United have now reportedly turned their attention to Sevilla midfielder Lucien Agoume.