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.

Florian Plettenberg reports that new negotiations between Manchester United and RB Leipzig for the transfer of Benjamin Sesko (22) are scheduled for Thursday morning with the aim of reaching an

United have seemingly moved ahead of Newcastle in their pursuit for Sesko this week and are closing in on a £74 million deal for the RB Leipzig striker. Despite strong interest from the Magpies, the forward is believed to favour a move to Old Trafford.