🚨 BREAKING: Brighton & Hove Albion have firmly informed Manchester United that midfield powerhouse Carlos Baleba is not for sale this year, shutting down any hopes of a summer move.
According to sources close to the negotiations, Manchester United officially made contact with Brighton today, as planned, to open discussions over a potential transfer. However, the Seagulls refused to even indicate a price tag for the 20-year-old, making it clear that they consider him untouchable in this transfer window.
Baleba, who has been one of the standout young midfielders in the Premier League since joining Brighton from Lille, has attracted interest from several top European clubs, but United have been the most persistent. Manager Ruben Amorim has reportedly identified the Cameroonian as a key target to bolster the club’s midfield options, particularly with long-term concerns around squad depth and injuries in central areas.
Brighton’s decision comes as no surprise given their well-known stance on only selling key players at the right time and for the right price. The club sees Baleba as central to their future plans, with his energy, ball-winning ability, and box-to-box dynamism perfectly fitting their style of play. He is under a long-term contract, further strengthening Brighton’s position in rejecting any approach.
For United, this represents a significant setback in their summer recruitment strategy. With other targets such as Angelo Stiller also being monitored, the club may be forced to switch focus quickly or return in future windows with a potentially record-breaking bid if they wish to test Brighton’s resolve.
As it stands, the message from the south coast is clear: Carlos Baleba is staying put—and Manchester United will have to look elsewhere if they want to strengthen their midfield this year.
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