Transfer: Man City set to hijack Man Utd’s move for Baleba

Manchester City are set to hijack Manchester United’s move to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton.

According to ESPN, the Seagulls have slapped a £104m price tag on Baleba.

Earlier this week, United “made contact” via intermediaries, in a bid to explore the conditions of a move for the midfielder.

United have made Baleba their main targets, as they remain keen to recruit a new No.6.

It was initially thought the 21-year-old would cost £90m plus £10m in add-ons, but Brighton are demanding €120m (£104m).

City have now joined the race to sign Baleba, with Pep Guardiola believed to be long-term admirer of the Cameroonian.

However, Brighton want to want to keep Baleba at the Amex for at least another year.

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