Manchester United reportedly want to spend a potential club-record sum on Carlos Baleba. Many wonder how such a thing could be possible for a club whose minority owner warned of a risk of insolvency.

Despite the fact it looks as though most of their exits will be on loan, United are making an ambitious attempt to sign Baleba. Brighton and Hove Albion have a history of unearthing gems, such as Moises Caicedo, Marc Cucurella and Joao Pedro - who all joined Chelsea - just some that have been sold by them for huge profit.

Manchester United have been handed encouragement in their pursuit of Carlos Baleba with Brighton.Having spent upwards of £200million bolstering the forward line, United have set their sights on strengthening the midfield and have Baleba top of their wishlist.