Carlos Baleba missed Brighton's third consecutive pre-season friendly match against Wolfsburg on Saturday amid transfer links to Manchester United. The Red Devils have shown interest in the highly-rated young midfielder and they reportedly even tried to offer players in exchange to secure a transfer.

Manchester United could face stiff competition from Man City for £104million-rated Carlos Baleba. United's big-spending summer continued this week with the £74m arrival of Benjamin Sesko, and reports claim the club hope to conclude a successful transfer window with the capture of Baleba.

Baleba is emerging as one of the most highly-rated players in his position and Brighton do not intend to sanction a sale this summer.