Baleba transfer links continue to simmer

Manchester United’s links to Carlos Baleba keep turning up as clubs assess a potential high money move.

Baleba Linked to Man United in £100 Million Bid Stirs Transfer Talk

Manchester United’s links to Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba remain a talking point as the transfer window moves toward its close. Reports place Baleba’s price tag above £100m, with some sources suggesting a figure nearer £120m. The Athletic later claimed United have ceased pursuit for this summer, casting doubt on a quick deal though links to a move persist into next year.

Baleba has featured for Brighton and was in the starting lineup for the opener against Fulham. Off the pitch, he engaged with a post from Bryan Mbeumo after United’s 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, liking the message and signaling a cordial relationship behind the scenes. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has repeatedly described Baleba as an option to start and said the midfielder appears settled with his teammates as he navigates reports about his future.

The episode illustrates how modern transfer chatter can hinge on big numbers and social signals as much as on on-field form. If United truly pays over £100m for Baleba, it underscores a market that prizes upside and potential in young players, potentially at the expense of long-term squad balance. The public focus on social media activity around Baleba and Mbeumo also shows how clubs and players test the water in the digital age. Still, the situation remains unsettled: insiders warn a move this window is unlikely, nudging observers to watch how negotiations evolve in the weeks ahead.

Highlights

The market for young midfielders is being tested as clubs balance risk with potential.