"Manchester United may have moved one step closer to landing Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba. The Red Devils explored a deal in the summer, with The Athletic reporting in August that they had contacted the Seagulls via intermediaries regarding the 21-year-old. It followed a summer of strong investment at Old Trafford, with Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Senne Lammens all joining for significant sums."
"It transpired weeks later, via the same outlet, that United had called off the pursuit after Fabian Hurzeler's side confirmed they were looking for a deal in the same ballpark as Moises Caicedo's 115 million move to Chelsea in 2023. Given the money already spent, and Manchester United's own valuation of Baleba, it the club kept its powder dry, but Brighton's latest move may see them come to the negotiating table more readily in the next window."
"Based on a report from Fussball Transfers, Brighton are considering a move for FC Nordsjaelland midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi. The Ghana international is a product of the Right to Dream system, who have a base in Ghana along with owning the Danish club. The report states that the 19-year-old, who is believed to be available for 15m-20m, is being considered as a Baleba replacement."
Manchester United enquired about Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba in the summer and explored a deal via intermediaries. United paused the pursuit after Brighton sought a fee in the same ballpark as Moises Caicedo’s £115 million transfer to Chelsea. Manchester United had already invested heavily and maintained its own valuation of Baleba, so the club held off. Brighton have Baleba under contract until 2028 with an optional extra year, allowing them to set a high price. Brighton are considering FC Nordsjaelland midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi, a 19-year-old Ghana international from the Right to Dream system, believed to be available for £15–20m, with Bournemouth and Arsenal also showing interest.
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