With Brighton demanding £120m to sell the Cameroon international, United have pulled out of negotiations, says BBC Sport.
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As it stands, United will not change their decision before the market shuts on September 1.
United remain in the market for a new midfielder and are expected to turn to Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand as an alternative.
Sporting are said to be willing to sell the Dane for £50m.
