Brighton will demand more than £100m for Carlos Baleba after Manchester United expressed an interest in the 21-year-old Cameroon midfielder. (Telegraph - subscription required)

That’s why United’s interest in Brighton & Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba makes sense. The 21-year-old is an all-action, front-footed midfielder who hoovers up ground for fun. Not only would he add intensity to the heart of the pitch, but his quality in and out of possession offers something United lack.

Manchester United are keen to hand an elite midfielder to Ruben Amorim before the end of the transfer window.United have transformed the side’s attack, having added Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and