Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, who is being sought by Manchester United, has received a ringing approval by a former Lille teammate and the current Premier League star
The next transfer from Manchester United is a “bully” branded by a top prime minister League -midfielder. With United who closes a movement for RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, the attention has shifted to stiffening the midfield of Ruben Amorim.
Carlos Baleba from Brighton has emerged as the number one target of the club. It is understood that the contact has already been made with the South Coast Club, although his arrival should be linked to departure after the summer editions of United and United, the work is rather in hand that Brighton convinces to cash in a player that they are worth the omnet as £ 100 million.
The 21-year-old has been a revelation since he arrived at De Meeuwen from Lille in 2023. Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana was at the same time in the French club and saw a young Baleba not taking prisoners when he stepped to train with the first team.
Onana said the inside scoop: “When I arrived, he played with the B team. I just saw a strong child, he is the strongest child I have ever seen. Jacked! He used to come up [to train with the first team] And be free, he would bully the pros. '
Onana, 23, said he was not surprised that Baleba is now being assessed so high, while praising his sober nature. He said: “He did his thing and I always knew he needed what is needed to get to the highest level. He is a very good child, really modest, works hard.”
Brighton does not want to sell Baleba this year and will demand £ 100 million, since he is left for his contract for another three years. United appreciated him closer to £ 70 million and it was suggested that Baleba could ask the Meeuwen to lower their asking price. But with Brighton who would rather sell in 2026 and plan with him for the coming campaign, it is unlikely that they admit.
Paul Barber, Chief Executive of Brighton, has tried to play the speculation around Baleba. He told the forum of a fans: “We have a great talent, there will always be interest in our players. Manchester United has not had contact with me. From that point of view, speculation is speculation. We will always try to ensure that we sell our best players at the right time, not just for the player but for us.
“If we do that with a player, it is with the view to leave Fabian [head coach Hurzeler] With a very competitive team, whatever happens. We don't want to sell our best players.
“Carlos is a fantastic talent that is for many years for him. We hope he will be here for many years to come. But it is something that, as always, is subjective to the dynamics of the football world, which is not always predictable.”
Firstly, United wants to take out a deal for Sesko, with an offer of around £ 65.3 million plus £ 8.7 million in add-ons. Newcastle also wants the Slovenian, but he is supposed to promote a move to Old Trafford.