Hjulmand instead of Carlos Baleba?Initially interested in Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, Manchester United are now considering Morten Hjulmand as an option to bolster their midfield

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.

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

Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler has said he doesn't "feel fear" about losing his key players this transfer window amid interest for midfielder Carlos Baleba

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.

Manchester United ‘can afford’ top midfield target Carlos Baleba this summer and ‘could revive a deal’ for the Brighton star despite reports claiming they’ve walked away from his possible transfer. The Red Devils have held talks over a move for Baleba via intermediaries and then directly with Brighton this month to sound them out over a deal,

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

Manchester United will go after Carlos Baleba again next year after pulling the plug on their pursuit of the midfielder this summer. United, who were keen on signing the youngster in this window at Ruben Amorim's behest,