Manchester United have lined up a contingency plan in case Brighton refuse to sell midfield maestro Carlos Baleba this summer - with the club preparing a £50 million bid for a player Rubem Amorim knows well from his time at Sporting Lisbon.

In this episode of Transfers Exposed, Will Pugh and Harry Symeou discuss whether Manchester United will be able to get the Carlos Baleba deal over the line this summer, why the club needs to refresh its midfield, and how bringing in an experienced player familiar with Rubem Amorim could be a smart move.

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