Manchester United-linked Carlos Baleba has been left out of Brighton's squad for this afternoon's pre-season friendly against Wolfsburg.

The midfielder, 21, has emerged as a candidate to become the club's fifth signing of the summer at Old Trafford after Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Diego Leon have all been added to Ruben Amorim's squad.

Reports this week have stated that United have made contact with Brighton via intermediaries to explore the conditions over a potential move. The Seagulls are understood to be adamant om keeping Baleba at the AMEX Stadium for another year, at least.

United have been linked with a host of midfielders this summer with that position said to be one that Amorim is keen to bolster. Doubts over Casemiro's status at this level remain p

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