{"id":354263,"date":"2025-08-18T13:38:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T13:38:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/354263\/"},"modified":"2025-08-18T13:38:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T13:38:40","slug":"carlos-baleba-sends-fresh-manchester-united-response-after-100m-transfer-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/354263\/","title":{"rendered":"Carlos Baleba sends fresh Manchester United response after \u00a3100m transfer decision"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The very latest Man Utd transfer news as Carlos Baleba continues to be linked with a big-money move.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755524313_370_0_Brighton-Hove-Albion-FC-v-Brentford-FC-Premier-League.jpg\" alt=\"Carlos Baleba continues to be linked with Man Utd this summer.\" loading=\"eager\" \/>Carlos Baleba continues to be linked with Man Utd this summer.(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Manchester United star <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/bryan-mbeumo\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Bryan Mbeumo<\/a> has received a response from <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/carlos-baleba\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Carlos Baleba<\/a> on social media.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-united-fc\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">United <\/a>are <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/carlos-baleba-man-united-transfer-32289905\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">reportedly interested in a swoop for Baleba this summer<\/a>, as they aim to boost up their midfield before the transfer window shuts on September 1. The Seagulls reportedly value their midfielder at over \u00a3100million, with some reports hinting at a price tag closer to \u00a3120million.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">However, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6539234\/2025\/08\/15\/carlos-baleba-manchester-united-not-planning-to-proceed-with-move-for-brighton-transfer\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">a recent report in The Athletic<\/a> suggested that United have now &#8216;ceased&#8217; their pursuit for Baleba for this summer. Despite that, the midfielder continues to be linked with a high-profile move to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/old-trafford\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Old Trafford<\/a>, although any potential transfer is unlikely to materialise until next year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Baleba&#8217;s compatriot, Mbeumo, made a positive impression in his first appearance for United during Sunday&#8217;s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal at Old Trafford. &#8220;It&#8217;s not the start we wanted but we stay positive for the next one,&#8221; he said on <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bryan_.m19\/?hl=en\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> in reaction to the game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;Thank you for the huge support today from the start til the end. You deserved so much more today.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">And Mbeumo&#8217;s post received a &#8216;like&#8217; from Baleba, indicating at least the two players have a positive relationship. Despite the swirling rumours around his future, Baleba was included in the starting line-up for Brighton&#8217;s <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/premier-league\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Premier League<\/a> opener against Fulham, which ended in a 1-1 draw.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Following that match, the 21-year-old took to social media to share a series of photos with the caption: &#8220;Just me doing the thing I love most.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;Had fun playing at home with the boys. Nothing new here, just my number and a haircut.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Baleba&#8217;s caption seems to be a nod to remarks made by Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler prior to the match &#8211; when questioned about the midfielder&#8217;s future. When asked if he believes that Baleba will stay put at Brighton, their head coach responded: &#8220;I am very, very confident.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;I didn&#8217;t see any change, he&#8217;s only changed his hair. I think that&#8217;s the change he&#8217;s made in the last two weeks. But overall, he seems to be in a really good place, he&#8217;s enjoying it with his teammates, he&#8217;s enjoying being a Brighton player. 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