October 29th 2024.
It seems that young midfielder Carlos Baleba has caught the attention of Arsenal as they search for potential reinforcements in their midfield. The 20-year-old star, who joined Brighton from Lille for a hefty fee of £23 million in August 2023, has already made a promising debut season with 37 appearances in all competitions.
This season, Baleba has continued to impress and has even added two goals to his record in just eight matches under new head coach Fabian Hurzeler. However, according to talkSPORT, Arsenal is not the only club interested in the Cameroon international, as Liverpool and Tottenham are also keeping a close eye on him. Despite this, Brighton is under no pressure to sell as they have recently turned record profits in the Premier League.
Brighton's business model has always been centered around acquiring unknown players for reasonable fees and then selling them for significant profits. This means that Baleba, although highly rated, is not off limits. However, the young midfielder is tied to Brighton until 2028 and is becoming an essential player in Hurzeler's plans, so the club is in no hurry to part ways with him.
Former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has high hopes for Baleba, believing that he can successfully fill the void left by the departure of Moises Caicedo, who went to Chelsea last summer. And current manager Hurzeler has also praised the young talent, calling him a "great player" and highlighting his potential for improvement.
The Brighton manager has a dedicated team of coaches and analysts working with Baleba to help him develop and adjust to the team's ideas. Hurzeler acknowledges the importance of giving young players quick and constructive feedback to help them improve and not stagnate in their development. He also emphasizes the need for balance, as positive feedback should be accompanied by areas for improvement.
It seems that Arsenal has been monitoring Baleba's progress for some time now, and it remains to be seen if they will make a move for him. In the meantime, fans can keep up with all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis from Arsenal by signing up for updates on their website.
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