Brighton chief executive Paul Barber insists Manchester United have not made contact over a move for Carlos Baleba. Man Utd, who are closing in on the signing of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, appear to have identified the Brighton midfielder as their next transfer target.

Whether Sesko is the answer to United's goalscoring woes remains to be seen, but failing to sign an upgrade on Rasmus Hojlund simply wasn't an option. Too much was expected of the Dane too soon, and the Manchester Evening News reported on Wednesday that he is resigned to being forced out of the club if Sesko signs.

Recent news surrounding Manchester United's finances has not been positive - which will have left fans wondering how they are able to finance a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.