Manchester United agree deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba

FILE PHOTO - Brighton and Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba celebrates scoring his sides first goal to level the score during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Brighton & Hove Albion at Craven Cottage. (is associated with: «Manchester United agree deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba») John Walton/PA Wire/dpa

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Brighton to sign Carlos Baleba, the Press Association understands.

Michael Carrick’s side have undergone a midfield rebuild this summer having seen the influential Casemiro depart before Manuel Ugarte suffered a serious knee injury.

United last month signed Aston Villa star Youri Tielemans and Chelsea’s Andrey Santos, and PA understands a deal was reached with Brighton for Baleba on Friday night.

The terms of the deal are not yet known for a player the Red Devils approached Albion about last summer, although it is reported to be a £65-million ($88.7-million) fee with £5 million in add-ons.