Overview
- Paul Barber told talkSPORT there has been no approach from Old Trafford and said Brighton have no plans or desire to sell Baleba now or in any future window.
- Sky Sports reported Manchester United explored the conditions of a deal this month, with no progress expected in January.
- Multiple outlets link Liverpool, Tottenham and Bayern Munich with interest and say enquiries have been made, but Brighton have indicated no mid-season exit.
- Reports place Baleba’s valuation near €100m/£86–100m, consistent with Brighton’s stance on resisting winter departures.
- United view central midfield as a 2026 priority and are also tracking Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton, Joao Gomes, Ayyoub Bouaddi and Christos Mouzakitis.