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Brighton & Hove Albion are anticipated to be extra open to entertaining proposals for Carlos Baleba in 2026.
Final summer season, United explored the potential for signing Baleba and even agreed personal terms with the Cameroonian midfielder over a transfer to Previous Trafford.
Nevertheless, the Crimson Devils opted in opposition to making a bid for the Brighton star because the Seagulls insisted on the kind of cash Chelsea paid to signal Moises Caicedo (£115m) in 2023.
Manchester United proceed to chase Carlos Baleba
United wrapped up their summer season enterprise with out bringing in a midfielder. It’s understood the membership’s recruitment workforce nonetheless view Carlos Baleba as their precedence midfield goal.
The 21-year-old is extremely admired at Previous Trafford on account of his athleticism, front-foot defending and ball-carrying means. There’s a gaping gap for such a dynamic profile in United’s midfield.
Carlos Baleba Premier League stats: 2025/26 Season
| Appearances | 14 |
|---|---|
| Minutes per recreation | 56 |
| Touches per recreation | 33 |
| Key passes per recreation | 0.2 |
| Correct passes per recreation | 19.8 |
| Interceptions per recreation | 1.1 |
| Tackles per recreation | 1 |
Supply: Sofascore
Nevertheless, the Cameroon worldwide is enduring a troublesome marketing campaign at Brighton, and supervisor Fabian Hurzeler has admitted that the teenager has been affected by United’s strategy.
Brighton slash their switch calls for for Baleba
The drop in kind might contribute to his price ticket being slashed subsequent summer season.
In keeping with tzmuenchen journalist Philipp Kessler, Brighton might be open to presents of round €85m (£74.2m) in 2026.
Nevertheless, United’s pursuit is unlikely to be with out hurdles as Bayern Munich have joined the race for Baleba.
It’s understood the ex-Lille expertise is on the Bundesliga leaders’ shortlist of targets as they seek for Leon Goretzka’s alternative.
The German midfielder’s contract in Munich is because of expire on the finish of the season.
In the meantime, The Telegraph report that Brighton are assessing a “succession plan” for Baleba. Accordingly, they’re monitoring Aston Villa midfielder Lamare Bogarde.
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