Brighton has set an asking price of €120 million ($139.4 million) for clubs wanting to pursue a deal for Carlos Baleba, sources have told ESPN, Report informs.
The midfielder has attracted interest from Manchester United and Manchester City. Pep Guardiola has been a longtime admirer of the Cameroon midfielder, while Ruben Amorim is also a fan of the 21-year-old.
According to the sources, United has not made contact with Brighton, and any deal would be made more difficult if they complete a move for Benjamin Sesko.
As earlier reported, United had agreed a deal worth in the region of €85 million, including add-ons, for the RB Leipzig forward.
However, signing a midfielder is possible if they can move on players deemed surplus to requirements by Amorim, such as Alejandro Garnacho.
Baleba is happy to stay at the Amex this summer, with a move considered more likely in a year's time. He has emerged as a key player under head coach Fabian Hürzeler after adjusting to life in the Premier League.
Baleba made 34 appearances for Brighton in the Premier League last season, scoring three goals and contributing one assist.