Overview
- Fabrizio Romano reports Manchester United remain absolutely interested in Baleba and are in contact with people close to the player.
- A January move is viewed as unlikely, with United ready to act if Brighton decide to open the door later in the season or in the summer.
- Bayern Munich are not working on a deal after being informed the player prefers to stay in England.
- Brighton retained Baleba in the summer after valuing him at around £100m–£115m, a price that stalled United’s approach.
- Baleba’s form has dipped this season, with his manager acknowledging the speculation’s impact as the midfielder competes for Cameroon at AFCON.