Besiktas, currently managed by former United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, also held an interest in Sancho, but Romano detailed that the former Borussia Dortmund wide man did not want to make the move to Turkey, instead “opening the doors” to a Serie A switch.

According to Fabrizio Romano on his YouTube channel, Brighton have deployed the same negotiation tactic they used to offload Moises Caicedo, to Chelsea, on United. The journalist said: "For Carlos Baleba, the contacts are still ongoing.

Manchester United are progressing with their attempt to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.Ineos have handed Ruben Amorim four players ahead of the new season despite question marks over their