However, the Cameroon international is prepared to wait as United pull back from talks with Brighton over a fee for the youngster.
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United have been quoted £120m to sign Baleba, who has made it clear personal terms won't be an issue, says the Mirror.
That valuation is deemed too rich by United, which are now prepared to look elsewhere for a new midfield addition before the market shuts.
For his part, Baleba is also willing to wait for United, though will not agitate from his end for a move away.
At Old Trafford, there is a belief there remains a big room for improvement for the midfielder, as such they could be prepared to wait for another year ahead of trying again.