Brighton is said to have established a stunning asking price for Manchester United target Carlos Baleba.
The Red Devils are said to have made contact with the seagulls to explore the conditions of a deal for the midfielder this summer, although an agreement seems difficult.
The 21-year-old enjoyed an impressive campaign in 2024-25 for Brighton, with 34 times in the Premier League and scored three goals in front of Fabian Hurzeler.
United closes their third important addition of the summer with RB Leipzig -striker Benjamin Sesko, who made an £ 74 million bid this week, with personal conditions that have already been agreed between player and club.
This movement would shoot the summer of Ruben Amorim beyond the £ 200 million, with Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Diego Leon who already merge for a combined £ 134.5 million.
Now Ruben Amorim's summer spending can exceed the £ 300 million figure if they move to Baleba.
According to ESPN, the Cameroon International is appreciated at no less than € 120 million (£ 104 million) by Brighton.
The athletic reports that a movement is 'unlikely' for the young person, unless United is able to obtain a series of lucrative sales before the window closes at the beginning of next month.
Baleba has three more years about his contract with an option to extend for another 12 months at the Amex and is supposed to be happy to stay on the south coast of England.
Although Amorim is quickly moving to resolve the attacking misery from last season, there is still a desire to improve their midfield ranges.
United currently has Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte and Toby Collyer in their ranks, while Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo can also be used in the central midfielder positions in the 3-4-3 formation of Ruben Amorim.
Baleba rose by local parties Futur Soccer FC and the Ecole de Football des Brasseries du Cameroun Academy Center before attracting the attention of European scouts.
He came to Lille in January 2022, initially with the reserve side before he made his professional debut in Ligue 1 in August of that year.
In August 2023, Brighton & Hove Albion signed him for a five -year -old deal for around £ 25 million. Since then he has made 61 Premier League performances and was named Brighton's player of the season in 2024-25.