Overview
- Brighton CEO Paul Barber told talkSPORT there has been no approach from Manchester United and said the club has no plans to sell Carlos Baleba in this window or any future window.
- Barber framed Baleba as key for the season’s second half and said the club looks forward to his return from AFCON.
- Multiple outlets report continued interest from elite clubs including Liverpool, Tottenham and Bayern Munich, with valuations around €100m and initial enquiries said to have been made.
- Sky Sports reporting indicates United examined January signing conditions for Baleba, though no progress is expected this month as Brighton hold firm.
- Recent coverage notes a dip in Baleba’s form and his comments about pressure from transfer speculation, while United’s broader 2026 midfield shortlist includes Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton and Joao Gomes.