Manchester United call off their pursuit of midfielder Carlos Baleba as things stand with Brighton remaining resolute in their stance the player is not leaving the club.

Brighton are keen to keep hold of Baleba, who is under contract until 2028 with the option of a further 12 months, and warned United it would take a fee around the £115 million ($156 million) Chelsea paid to sign Moisés Caicedo two years ago to get a deal for Baleba over the line.

Manchester United have reportedly decided not to move ahead with a move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba in the summer transfer window. The Red Devils have been holding talks with the south

Brighton & Hove Athletic take on Fulham on Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Amex Stadium, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. BST. That makes it a 10 am. ET or 7 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada, and a 12 midnight AEST kickoff in Australia.