Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler is “very, very confident” that Carlos Baleba will stay at the club this summer despite links with Manchester United. Ruben Amorim is pushing to sign the 21-year-old as he seeks to strengthen in midfield after heavy investment in Manchester United’s forward line earlier in the window.

Fabian Hurzeler said he is extremely confident that Carlos Baleba will remain with Brighton this season despite heavy interest from Manchester United. After big spending on revitalising their attacking options, United have now turned their attention to bolstering their midfield, with Baleba emerging as a top target.

Brighton and Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler is "very, very confident" that Manchester United target Carlos Baleba will remain at the club this summer. The Red Devils are eyeing an audacious swoop for Baleba, but there is an acceptance among all parties that a deal is incredibly difficult to do.