"Brighton & Hove Albion have drawn a firm line in the sand over the future of Carlos Baleba, according to talkSPORT. With several Premier League clubs circling ahead of the winter window, the Seagulls are prepared to dismiss any January approaches for the 21-year-old midfielder and, if necessary, point bidders toward a 120 million price tag. The midfielder was heavily chased by Manchester United in the summer transfer window but Brighton fought the Red Devils and ultimately managed to keep Baleba at the club."
"United are understood to be focusing their mid-season midfield search elsewhere, with Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton now viewed as their No. 1 priority. The Red Devils are expected to face significant hurdles in the race to sign Wharton as interest is increasing from Real Madrid to sign the Palace midfielder. Red Devils are now targeting Adam Wharton Adam Wharton in action for Crystal Palace (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) The Crystal Palace midfielder is known for his passing, ability to control the tempo of the game and his link up qualities."
"He is a different player from Baleba, someone who relies more on his technique rather than his pace and strength. Wharton has quickly become a key pillar at Selhurst Park, and the Eagles have little appetite for a mid-season sale without an extraordinary proposal. As January approaches, Brighton are determined to keep Baleba and they're backing that resolve with a deterrent price. Man United, meanwhile, have set their sights on Wharton, a player whose skill set aligns neatly with their"
Brighton & Hove Albion will refuse January approaches for 21-year-old midfielder Carlos Baleba and may set a 120 million asking price to deter bidders. Manchester United pursued Baleba in the summer but Brighton kept him. United have shifted mid-season focus to Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton, whose passing, tempo control and link-up play contrast with Baleba's pace and strength. Rising interest from Real Madrid complicates any Wharton move, and Crystal Palace have little appetite for a mid-season sale without an extraordinary proposal. Brighton remain determined to keep Baleba and are backing that resolve financially.
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