Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler is “very, very, very confident” Carlos Baleba will remain at the club despite Manchester United’s interest.

Forward trio Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko have moved to Old Trafford this summer and it seems United are out to reinforce their midfield before the transfer window closes on September 1.

PA understands United have spoken to Brighton about a potential deal for target Baleba, who is believed to be keen to join the rebuilding Red Devils.

But Ruben Amorim’s side do not currently plan to pursue a move for the Cameroon international after Albion made clear their intention to keep him this summer.

Hurzeler was bullish when asked whether Baleba will remain with the Seagulls this season, adding the 21-year-old is enjoying being at the club and has not been distracted by United’s interest.

“Very, very, very confident (he will stay),” Hurzeler told a press conference ahead of Brighton’s Premier League curtain-raiser at home to Fulham on Saturday. “It’s just my belief.

“I didn’t see any change in him. He only changed his hair, that was the only change he made in the last two weeks!

“But overall, he seems to be in a really good place. He’s enjoying it with his team-mates. He’s enjoying being a Brighton player.

“He’s very grateful to have the progress he made in the last season. I didn’t see any big change. He is an option to start for tomorrow.”

United boss Amorim was asked on Friday whether he wanted a new midfielder to come in before the end of the transfer window.

“I’m really happy with our players,” the Portuguese said. “They are working really well, we have different players for that position, so we are prepared to win any game with our players.”