Manchester United's interest in Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba has left former team-mates Rio Ferdinand and Roy Keane at odds on whether they should pursue a transfer

During the pre-match press conference ahead of the clash with Fulham, Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler expressed his confidence about his protégé's future.

VIKTOR GYOKERES will be playing at Old Trafford on Sunday – and many expected it would be his permanent home this summer. Ever since Ruben Amorim’s appointment was confirmed at Manchester United

United have signed attackers Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko this summer, as well as young defender Diego Leon. But they have not strengthened their shaky midfield and Baleba would be a perfect candidate to improve Ruben Amorim’s options.

Manchester United are being linked with a new midfielder from the Netherlands, as the possibility of Carlos Baleba joining the club grows slim after Brighton sent them a stern warning.

Manchester United will not proceed with a move for Carlos Baleba, while Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson is considering his future.