Manchester United are open to letting Rasmus Hojlund leave on loan if they complete a deal to sign Benjamin Sesko, according to reports in Italy. United appear close to reaching an agreement to sign Sesko after submitting a bid worth €85million (£73.8m).

Brighton chief executive Paul Barber insists Manchester United have not made contact over a move for Carlos Baleba. Man Utd, who are closing in on the signing of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, appear to have identified the Brighton midfielder as their next transfer target.