Fabrizio Romano has revealed Manchester United still intend to sign Carlos Baleba despite Brighton making a deal this summer impossible, and reports have detailed the club's midfield masterplan with a new face expected to arrive over the next two weeks.

FLW identifies two EFL options that the Red Devils could consider as they look set to miss out on a deal for Brighton's Carlos Baleba.

We’ve identified six players that Manchester United could target as an alternative to Baleba. Manchester United were frequently linked with the Belgian powerhouse when he was at Everton. Onana ended up going to Aston Villa, while Manuel Ugarte bolstered Erik ten Hag’s midfield last summer. Penny for their thoughts on how that one worked out now.

Manchester United Cool Interest in Carlos Baleba as Brighton Stand FirmManchester United’s search for a defensive midfielder has stalled, with their top target Carlos Baleba set to remain at