Manchester United has had a productive summer transfer window and aims to enhance their squad by adding a new defensive midfielder, prioritizing Carlos Baleba. They contacted Brighton to express interest but discovered that Brighton would not accept less than 100m for Baleba. Consequently, Manchester United decided to abandon their pursuit due to financial constraints. Despite being interested in joining United, Baleba is content to remain at Brighton for the upcoming season. This development is positive for Brighton, which aims for a strong Premier League finish, while United searches for alternative midfielder options.
Manchester United have had a productive summer transfer window and are looking to add a defensive midfielder, with Carlos Baleba as their top target. However, Brighton's asking price of 100m poses financial challenges, leading to United dropping their pursuit of Baleba for the summer. Baleba is not pushing to leave Brighton, maintaining his commitment to stay for at least another season, benefitting the Seagulls in their Premier League aspirations. Meanwhile, United must consider other options to strengthen their squad while balancing financial expenditure.
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has expressed confidence in retaining Carlos Baleba for the 2025-26 season, reinforcing Brighton's ambitions to secure a strong position in the Premier League. The club's stance has been validated with Manchester United's decision to cease their interest in acquiring Baleba due to the financial constraints associated with Brighton's transfer fee demands.
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