Fabrizio Romano claims Man Utd still keen on Carlos Baleba

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Manchester United have not given up on signing Carlos Baleba from Brighton and Hove Albion in the January transfer window.

Although Brighton are adamant that they will not sell the midfielder midway through the season, the well-known and well-respected Italian journalist has reported that Man Utd remain interested.

Romano said on his YouTube channel: “Man United I can guarantee that even in their internal talks at the club have not stopped discussing the name of Carlos Baleba, because Baleba is still seen as an ideal solution by Ruben Amorim and people at the club.

“So Baleba together with Adam Wharton at Crystal Palace, together with Elliot Anderson at Nottingham Forest are seen as the ideal midfielders for Amorim. Baleba is super appreciated by Man Utd.

“January move is still seen as unlikely but any moment, January or the summer, If Brighton open doors to an exit for Baleba, Man United remain absolutely interested in the player. Man United remain in contact with people close to the player.”