Manchester United hold talks with representatives of Brighton star Carlos Baleba | OneFootball

Manchester United have held talks with the representatives of Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba ahead of the summer transfer window, according to United insider Sully.

Man United wanted to bring the Seagulls star to the Old Trafford club last summer but the Red Devils did not table any bid as his club wanted £120 million from suitors for him.

Baleba has struggled to impress consistently this term but remains on the radar of the Old Trafford club ahead of next season.

The Red Devils reached out to his representatives last month but nothing has been concluded concerning a move for the 22-year-old.

Brighton are unlikely to get £120m from Man United or any other suitors for Baleba if they agree to sell him, but he will not be available for cheap.

The Cameroon international wants to join the Red Devils and agreeing personal terms with them will not be a problem.

However, the next permanent Man United manager will determine which midfielder he wants as the club look to replace Casemiro.

Newcastle United duo Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes are also on their radar, while the likes of Adam Wharton, Joao Gomes and Elliot Anderson are there too.

Michael Carrick has been tipped by many to get the job permanently after winning seven of his nine games in charge of the Red Devils.

The former Man United star will hope to recruit some of the best players around this summer if given the job, and how he feels about Baleba is unknown.

The youngster has been unable to hit the form of last season since the beginning of the season, with many citing the uncertainty over his future last summer as a key reason.

Man United need players who can perform optimally week in week out no matter the pressure and circumstances, and Baleba has failed that test so far.