Carlos Baleba continues to be linked with a move to Manchester United in the summer transfer window as the Reds look to fix a major weakness in their team
Man United are in need of a midfielder this summer with Brighton star Carlos Baleba among the names being linked (Image: Getty Images)
An update has been provided on Carlos Baleba’s future amid transfer links with Manchester United. The Athletic have reported that United are interested in Baleba with the Reds seeking midfield additions.
It has been suggested that United have made contact with the Seagulls through intermediaries to discuss potential terms for a transfer. Baleba, who still has three years left on his contract, is regarded as one of the most promising young talents in his position and has filled the void left by Moises Caicedo in Brighton’s midfield.
However, it is important to note that Brighton are reportedly eager to keep the Cameroon international for at least another year and have reportedly set a price tag of over £100million on him. And journalist Fabrizio Romano, who specialises in transfers, has provided an update – claiming that United are holding discussions with the player’s agents.
“Man United maintain contacts with the agents of Carlos Baleba. They want to confirm that,” he said in his latest YouTube video.
“Man United are speaking again and again even today with the agents of Carlos Baleba about the contract, about the salary, so Man United and players’ side want to advance so let’s see what happens with Brighton. At the moment with Brighton it’s still not something advanced or concrete or easy.
“They know that Brighton will remain very high but the contacts are still ongoing. The player is not closing doors to Manchester United. So Manchester United from what I feel, they want to try.
“They want to try and say, ‘Okay we believe Baleba is the best fit player. We are very happy with our market because Man United signed Cunha, Mbeumo, Sesko’ – players they wanted. Now they say, ‘if we can get the perfect midfielder, good, otherwise we will move on’.
“But Man United want to try and this is why, even today on a Saturday, they continue to speak with the agents of Baleba and the contract is a topic that for Manchester United will not be a problem. So let’s see what’s going to happen there. Meanwhile we have to respect Brighton and say Brighton don’t want to sell the player and will make Manchester United’s life in this deal very, very difficult.”
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