August 6th 2025.
According to reports, Manchester United have expressed interest in signing Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba for a potential transfer deal worth £100m. In fact, they have already made contact with Brighton through intermediaries to explore the possibility of a summer move, as reported by David Ornstein of The Athletic. This news was originally shared by Indykaila, a transfer insider, who stated that Brighton is looking for £90m plus an additional £10m in add-ons for Baleba.
However, Manchester United values Baleba at a lower price of £70m, and it is believed that the player himself will ask Brighton to reduce their asking price in order to secure a move to Old Trafford. The Athletic also mentioned that all parties involved are aware that this transfer may not be feasible at the moment, especially with the potential signing of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.
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It is reported that Manchester United may need to sell some players before making a formal offer for Baleba. For example, offloading Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, and Jadon Sancho could potentially provide enough funds for United to make a bid. The club is determined to recruit a new No.6 before the start of the Premier League season, and Baleba is one of their top targets.
Brighton, on the other hand, has no intention of selling their 21-year-old midfielder, who is currently under contract until 2028 with an option to extend for another 12 months. Baleba joined the Seagulls in 2023 from Lille and has since made 77 appearances for the club.
It remains to be seen whether Manchester United's interest in Baleba will progress in the coming days. The young midfielder was named Brighton's Young Player of the Season last year and has impressed with his three Premier League goals against Chelsea, Fulham, and West Ham.
On social media, United fans have been buzzing with excitement over the potential signing of Baleba. Some have even called it the best transfer window post-Glazers, with the club finally buying players with a clear plan in mind. Others believe that the price for Baleba may be too high and that the club might revisit their interest next year. However, one thing is for sure, if Baleba does join United, it will make for a formidable attacking lineup when paired with Bruno Fernandes.
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