Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Carlos Baleba with Brighton insisting the midfielder is not for sale, but the transfer is set to develop over the coming year

Manchester United are in the middle of their preparations for their Premier League opener against Arsenal at Old Trafford but transfer still remain on the agenda for the Red Devils

Brighton are determined to keep hold of the 21-year-old - who they value at over £100million. Consequently, The Manchester Evening News reported on Friday that United are content to wait until next year to pursue a deal for Baleba if they have to.