Overview
- Paul Barber told talkSPORT there has been no approach from Manchester United and stated Baleba is not for sale in this window or any future window.
- Sky Sports reporting says United explored signing conditions for January but a deal is not expected to progress this month.
- Liverpool, Tottenham and Bayern Munich are also reported to be monitoring Baleba, with valuations cited around €100m.
- Brighton emphasize Baleba’s importance for the second half of the season and plan for his availability after AFCON.
- United tried last summer but balked at a fee north of £100m, and 2026 plans reportedly include targeting at least one top central midfielder with Baleba on a shortlist.