Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler spoke about the future of Manchester United White Carlos Baleba in his press conference for the game and had faith to keep his starman at the club
Brighton -Baas Fabian Hurzeler has confronted with a barrage of questions about the interest of Manchester United in Carlos Baleba. However, he remains convinced that the young person of £ 100 million will remain this summer.
United has already spatted more than £ 200 million to strengthen Ruben Amorim's attack with people like Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko, after a long Saga, and Bryan Mbeumo all recruited. The Red Devils now want to strengthen their midfield and some united stars are supposed to even contact Baleba to convince him to move to Old Trafford.
The young Cameroonian star of the Seagulls is at the top of the wish list of United, and it is reported that contact was made last week, although United has alternatives in mind. In anticipation of Brighton's season opener against Fulham on Saturday, head coach Hurzeler introduced countless questions about Baleba, where the German shows a challenging attitude to his young star.
It is now assumed that United has decided to postpone a movement for the 21-year-old because of his hefty £ 100 million plus price tag. The interest will be ruled next year, and although all hope is not lost, senior figures at the club think that a deal in this transfer window is unlikely before 1 September.
Baleba is bound to Brighton until 2028, so the club is not under pressure to sell. With Moises Caicedo's move to Chelsea two years ago who established a £ 115 million record at that time, the Seagulls have a benchmark figure to demand, the Manchester Even News reports.
Nevertheless, according to Hurzeler, every possible movement for the expensive Baleba will certainly have to wait until this current Premier League campaign concludes. This is what he revealed on Friday about the United Target, because three crucial questions were answered.
How sure are you that Carlos Baleba will be a Brighton player who comes the end of the window?
Hurzeler: “Very, whole, whole, very confident [that he will not leave]. Yes. This is just my conviction. “
How did Carlos Baleba deal with this speculation?
Hurzeler: “I saw no change in him. He only changed his hair, so I think that was the only change he has made in the past two weeks! But in general he seems to be in a really good place.
“He enjoys it with his teammates. He enjoys being a Brighton player. He is very grateful that he has made the progress he made last season. So I have not seen a big change.”
Will Carlos Baleba play against Fulham?
Hurzeler: “He is an option to start tomorrow, yes. Now I only have to name two names [out injured]. It is a big change compared to last season. So a big thanks to my medical staff for my physios.
“They did great in the summer, so the only players are not available Adam Webster and Solly March, they are the long -term.
“I don't know the clear schedule about them, but all other players are available. So it's a big change and a positive change, and hopefully it will stay that way.”