Manchester United have identified Carlos Baleba as a serious midfield target, and early signs suggest the Brighton star would welcome a move to Old Trafford.
United have made contact to explore whether a deal might be possible, and while Brighton are resisting any attempts to unsettle their £100 million-rated midfielder, sources suggest Baleba is keen on the idea of joining Ruben Amorim’s project.
Baleba, who joined Brighton from Lille two years ago, has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting young midfielders in the Premier League.
His athleticism and composure under pressure have drawn praise from across the division and attracted interest from several top clubs.
Carlos Baleba's Donut Graphic (2024/25 Premier League)Opta by StatsPerform
United are determined to move early and get to the front of the queue, even if a deal proves too difficult to strike this summer. Club figures are realistic about Brighton’s stance but believe laying the groundwork could pay off in the near future.
It is understood that Liverpool are viewed as United’s strongest rivals for Baleba’s signature at this stage.
Manchester City and Tottenham have also been monitoring Baleba’s progress, but for now, any battle appears to be focused on United and Liverpool.
Brighton, as expected, are standing firm since being contacted by agents on behalf of United. They are under no pressure to sell and continue to view 21-year-old Baleba as a central figure in their plans.
Carlos Baleba's Touch Zones (2024/25 Premier League)Opta by StatsPerform
For United, the interest in Baleba is part of a wider midfield reshuffle under Amorim.
The club are seeking more physicality and dynamism in the middle of the park, and Baleba fits that profile perfectly. He has been on the shortlist of targets for a while, but it was widely assumed he would be out of reach.
That may still prove to be the case, but United are quietly confident that the player’s willingness to join them could prove decisive - if not now, then further down the line.
Zudadikru
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with this starting I'll tell you that win is update
daoaenptz
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What kind of sorcery or envy is this Liverpool?😂😂😂... leave our target and go for Isaac/Barcola or whatever 😤😤😤
Diydknrtz
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You are all lucky Chelsea has lot of medfiders for now...
Biodilmnyz
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Still waiting to see how it will work out 💪
KaySimz
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bring him home
lezaclostu
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Baleba would be fantastic midfielder player in the world.
maedenpty
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don't understand bro they are joining you because you are offering high wages salaries 250,000 a week 350,000 pounds a week that's why they are choosing to come to you but you don't see that you think we coming because they love your club you better think again and that is how you going to have and struggle to sell the future because of high salaries for example Jordan Sancho Chelsea wanted to sign him permanently but here refused to lower the wages you see that's why I chose the decided not to similar situation Marcus rashford when sign players try to negotiate with them about the wage structure it must be reasonable you have to earn it if you want to if you want £200,000 a week then you need to show it on the pitch week in week out to deserve that
New castle offered Sesok a lot of money compared to what man u offered him but he chose man u. all these new players man u has signed, no one get more than £180
wohelsty
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If man utd signs top rated players from Africa in its first eleven, the regret for that will come up when these talented players must have to feature for their respective nations, at middle of league season, when the African Nation cup will be on. So watch it.
Zankmprtu
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fuck Liverpool
we shall see in the end. ofcourse you can't plant a seed now then you expect it to yield fruits the next day and harvest. Man Utd will be better this season
EmmanUdo
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fuck Liverpool again, wanting to spoil the deal
which Liverpool, do you know how many midfielders are struggling for space in Liverpool. Liverpool only interested in one more striker and CB. Bloody fan on kolos
EmmanUdo
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fuck Liverpool
You are fucked already. I know you don't have good words to utter, so sorry that Manu will again this season be fucked
EmmanUdo
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Who will he displaced in Liverpool midfield, is it Wirst, Sly, the Argentine engine, Grav, End, Jones or who and when did Liverpool bid for him, cos I have not heard of him?
Kataeiknpu
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wow 😲 Brighton scouts should be awarded for their brilliant job. just wow 😲
Jumachelsea
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Kai! This thing is surprising me a lot to be frank. Manchester United are not going to play any of the European competitions this season but big names keep turning down offers from champions league clubs to join United instead, still coming.... Even our Super Captain Bruno Fernandes rejected a mega millions contract from Saudi Arabia to remain in a current shambolic Man United team. It's now clear that Manchester United is truly a big and amazing club in the world. All these players joining us know really well that United's current struggles will not last longer. It will surely come to pass in no distance time In Sha Allah. Newcastle United may be playing champions league this season but they might not play the competition again for the next decade. Think about it! I only want Amorin to at least, approach every match with different pattern and dynamism depending on the opponents, and not the constant 3-4-3 or 3-4-2-1 formation. #GGMUForever#!!!! 💪🔥♥️
don't understand bro they are joining you because you are offering high wages salaries 250,000 a week 350,000 pounds a week that's why they are choosing to come to you but you don't see that you think we coming because they love your club you better think again and that is how you going to have and struggle to sell the future because of high salaries for example Jordan Sancho Chelsea wanted to sign him permanently but here refused to lower the wages you see that's why I chose the decided not to similar situation Marcus rashford when sign players try to negotiate with them about the wage structure it must be reasonable you have to earn it if you want to if you want £200,000 a week then you need to show it on the pitch week in week out to deserve that
Cekabcpsy
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Kai! This thing is surprising me a lot to be frank. Manchester United are not going to play any of the European competitions this season but big names keep turning down offers from champions league clubs to join United instead, still coming.... Even our Super Captain Bruno Fernandes rejected a mega millions contract from Saudi Arabia to remain in a current shambolic Man United team. It's now clear that Manchester United is truly a big and amazing club in the world. All these players joining us know really well that United's current struggles will not last longer. It will surely come to pass in no distance time In Sha Allah. Newcastle United may be playing champions league this season but they might not play the competition again for the next decade. Think about it! I only want Amorin to at least, approach every match with different pattern and dynamism depending on the opponents, and not the constant 3-4-3 or 3-4-2-1 formation. #GGMUForever#!!!! 💪🔥♥️
Mrjoh
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Here we Go
Moneloprtz
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please board work extra had to control mid, again as fan for Red devil 👿😈 thank you for bring sesko at our club
maddeilmry
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Just like your papa is suffering 😹😹
your father's baller
bimceirz
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this Brighton team makes money 💰💰
Deoekmopsu
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here we go ManU. go get him. But market value is little bit high
Lozcdlpyz
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Baleba to Manchester United fc. here we go!
Lozcdlpyz
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Wharton to Liverpool then...
Lozcdlpyz
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better than Adam Wharton for united. vamoss!!!
Beadiklrsz
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Manchester United should spend more on Sesko,Baleba and Emiliano now to ensure a good start of rebuilding
Abunuwasi12
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which club does Hjunmund play for?
Sporting CP
Hopceklnpy
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£100m? Obviously he's coming with the premier league and UCL trophies already!!
Zucbciosty
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we are waiting here we go for sesko
Hopceklnpy
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£100m??
Pass2Pogba
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what! is he gonna cost 100M? tell me this is fake too much man
Tamadeiouz
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Hausa
SMHellas
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How can either club afford him if they get their striker target in????
sowbdeikru
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Can dey afford the price??
my-blood-is-red
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Cry more SLUM RAT😹😹
You cry go back idiot
my-blood-is-red
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Cry more SLUM RAT😹😹
piggy boy
Duzbdlmpuy
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❤💋🙏💓💝
Duzbdlmpuy
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may God bless the team for Manchester
Duzbdlmpuy
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may God 🙏bless your people
Nuwceiuy
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Yeah we need Fermin Lopez
Nuwceiuy
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Manchester united hurry up , or you board wanna wait fr others to proceed before they will be serious
Mimcemprty
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pls 🙏 united hurry up
Jtikol10
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Left Pedro to go
raeaostyz
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Brighton are now selling points club now just as Southampton was then in 2012-17. Now, where are they now? Brighton, as you're making money recruit better replacement for them to remain in EPL.
Brighton always been a selling club. They have a very good scouting department.
Widbiltz
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Liverpool are not in the same level with Manchester United. Who are Manchester United of all top epl clubs?
Manchester United will suffer
fazdklmotz
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if united does not buy baleba now, i bet you, City will hijack the deal next year then sell Rodri. bé joking.
Jieabkmpr
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Ode ni e
Cry more SLUM RAT😹😹
Jieabkmpr
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Ode ni e
Cry go front bro😹
Neyklnpruz
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May God Favour and help the club financially.
Jieabkmpr
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mabolo ako
Cry me a river fool😹
maddeilmry
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Just like your papa is suffering 😹😹
mabolo ako
wuhekstuz
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get.baleba.pls.i back for you man in funt.