Fabian Hurzeler's side concluded an unbeaten pre-season campaign against the Bundesliga club with the head coach's options bolstered

Manchester United will go after Carlos Baleba again next year after pulling the plug on their pursuit of the midfielder this summer. United, who were keen on signing the youngster in this window at Ruben Amorim's behest,

TalkSPORT says United are weighing up a move for the England international as an alternative to Brighton youngster Carlos Baleba. United have pulled out of talks for Baleba over Brighton's £120m valuation. However, United manager Ruben Amorim is still demanding a new midfield addition before the market shuts and Wharton is now under consideration.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed Manchester United still intend to sign Carlos Baleba despite Brighton making a deal this summer impossible, and reports have detailed the club's midfield masterplan with a new face expected to arrive over the next two weeks.

Manchester United's interest in Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba has left former team-mates Rio Ferdinand and Roy Keane at odds on whether they should pursue a transfer

The Red Devils have added Sesko, Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo and Wolverhampton Wanderers hero Matheus Cunha to their squad this year, massively bolstering their attacking ranks after suffering from a lack of clinical edge last season, with only Everton and the three relegated top-flight sides scoring less goals than them in the competition.