Baleba interest grows at top clubs

Liverpool reportedly joined Manchester United in the race to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, a move that hinges on price and timing.

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Liverpool have reportedly joined Manchester United in the race to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton, according to transfer trackers. Baleba has emerged as a standout young midfielder and has drawn interest from several top clubs. United are also pursuing Benjamin Sesko as part of a marquee summer plan after adding Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, while Brighton counter with a reported asking price around £104m. United’s big-spend approach this window is already near £200m, and rival interest from Spurs adds pressure on Brighton to hold a firm line.

Liverpool have already begun their own heavy summer activity, bringing in Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, and Jeremie Frimpong. They still face questions about balance, with potential sales like Harvey Elliott used to balance the books as part of a broader rebuild. Baleba’s suitability for Liverpool’s system is described as a match by some scouts, but the deal would require a long breath and careful budgeting. Romano’s latest update suggests conversations with Brighton are ongoing, yet Brighton remain reluctant to sell this summer, opening the door to a potential move next year if the window closes without a breakthrough.

The Baleba pursuit illustrates how top clubs chase a rising talent before the price explodes. United’s willingness to gamble on a high-price midfielder signals a bet on long-term value, even as it risks crowding out other targets. Liverpool’s interest points to a strategy of replenishing a midfield that needs both youth and experience, while still balancing the need to sell players to fund new arrivals. The.next weeks will test patience as talks hinge on a price tag that may be deemed unacceptable by Brighton and palatable only if a door opens later. The ongoing updates from Romano show how media narratives shape expectations in a crowded market and potentially pressure both clubs to adjust their timelines.

Highlights

The coming days will reveal how far clubs are willing to push price and patience in a crowded market.