Brighton’s Carlos Baleba Attracts Interest From Manchester United And Liverpool

‎Manchester United have pinpointed Carlos Baleba as a key midfield target, with initial indications suggesting the Brighton star is open to a move to Old Trafford.

‎The club has reached out to assess the feasibility of a transfer.

‎Although Brighton is resisting efforts to unsettle their £100 million-rated midfielder, reports indicate that Baleba is interested in 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.

‎Manchester United is committed to acting quickly to secure a priority position in the transfer race, even if finalizing a deal proves challenging this summer.

‎Club officials remain pragmatic about Brighton’s firm stance but believe that establishing early groundwork could benefit them in the long run.

‎It is understood that Liverpool is currently seen as United’s main competitor for Baleba’s signature.

‎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.

‎For United, the interest in Baleba is part of a wider midfield reshuffle under Amorim.

‎Manchester United are aiming to strengthen their midfield with more physicality and energy, and Baleba aligns well with that profile. He has been on the club’s shortlist for some time, though many believed he would be out of reach.

‎Despite the challenges, United remains optimistic about its chances.

‎They believe Baleba’s interest in a move could be a key factor, either now or in the future.