There is also interest in Bournemouth’s Alex Scott with Sander Berge and Tyler Adams also linked with moves.
Baleba also remains an option after United explored a move for the Brighton star last summer. A move was eventually shelved due to the Seagulls’ huge valuation of £100million.
The Cameroon international’s form dipped last season although it remains to be seen how that has affected Brighton’s asking price.
United initially tried to sign Baleba last year (Picture: Crystal Pix/MB Media)
There have now been fresh talks over a move for the midfielder, instigated by Baleba’s representatives who are sounding out United’s interest. Baleba agreed personal terms with the club last summer and remains eager to make the move.
United must now decide whether to step up their interest or focus on other targets.
‘Those close to the player have been in contact again with Manchester United to suggest the possibility to return for Baleba,’ Fabrizio Romano told his YouTube channel.
‘So it’s from Baleba’s side that they are trying to understand if United can return for the boy or not.
United are also said to have agreed terms with Kone (Picture: Stefan Koops/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
‘After the Ederson deal off, and all the other developments, from Baleba’s side, they want to understand if there is a chance to reopen conversations and negotiations with United.
‘We know United are looking for a third midfielder, they want to make something happen for another defensive midfielder.
‘We need to understand now if there is going to be a possibility for Baleba – or any other option, because United are checking on the market – which possibilities can become concrete this summer.
‘Baleba is a name that was already high on the recruitment team’s list one year ago. The player is super keen about United, now it depends on the club [and] whether they want to proceed or not.’
