Brighton and Hove Albion want \u00a3104million for Manchester United target Carlos Baleba, who is \u2018happy to stay at the Amex\u2019, according to a report.<\/p>\n
The Red Devils\u2019 interest in Baleba first emerged on Wednesday night when David Ornstein reported (after Indy-f**king-Kaila)<\/strong><\/a> that contact had been made via intermediaries.<\/p>\n Ornstein told The Athletic: \u201cBrighton made clear they favour keeping hold of the Cameroon international \u2014 who is under contract until 2028 with an option to extend by 12 months \u2014 for at least another year.<\/p>\n \u201cThere is also a recognition on all sides that a switch now may be unrealistic, especially if United<\/strong><\/a> seal their proposed move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.\u201d<\/p>\n F365 SAYS:\u00a0Carlos Baleba, not Benjamin Sesko, will make Man Utd a passable football team<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n United have so far completed the signings of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Diego Leon, and Enzo Kana-Biyik this summer, and are set to beat Newcastle United to the signing of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n After signing Sesko<\/strong><\/a> in a deal worth a total of \u00a373.6m, Ruben Amorim\u2019s side will be under pressure to offload players.<\/p>\n Selling Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, and Antony has always been part of the plan \u2014 but after committing to such a big fee for the Slovenian striker, it\u2019s now imperative.<\/p>\n And despite making no money from player sales so far this summer<\/strong><\/a>, United are being linked with a move for Baleba.<\/p>\n MORE ON BALEBA TO MAN UTD ON F365 Brighton don\u2019t let their best players leave on the cheap \u2014 a fact players intending to use the club as a stepping stone are surely well aware of when they sign.<\/p>\n Baleba falls into that bracket and has caught the attention of the Premier League\u2019s big boys with his performances on the south coast.<\/p>\n The Old Trafford club are clearly very keen on signing the Cameroonian, but he will cost over \u00a3100m, according to ESPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n The report claims that Brighton\u2019s asking price is \u00a3104m, with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said to be a \u2018long-time admirer\u2019 of Baleba.<\/p>\n United boss Amorim is also a fan, but signing Sesko will make the club\u2019s pursuit of the Seagulls midfielder \u2018more difficult\u2019.<\/p>\n
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