🚨 Brighton set £104m asking price for Carlos Baleba 🔵💰.

🚨 Brighton set £104m asking price for Carlos Baleba 🔵💰.

 

Brighton & Hove Albion have officially set their valuation for highly sought-after midfielder Carlos Baleba at £104 million, according to sources close to the club. The 21-year-old Cameroonian, who has quickly become one of the Premier League’s standout young midfielders, is now firmly on Manchester United’s radar as part of their summer recruitment drive.

 

Baleba joined Brighton from Lille last year and has impressed with his ball-winning ability, athleticism, and composure in possession. His rapid development has drawn interest from several European giants, but Brighton’s notoriously tough negotiating stance means any deal will be expensive — and £104m is the figure they believe reflects both his current quality and future potential.

 

Manchester United, under INEOS leadership, are understood to admire Baleba greatly and have already made enquiries about his availability. However, insiders suggest the Old Trafford hierarchy see the £104m price tag as excessive, especially given their ongoing focus on balancing spending with Financial Fair Play regulations.

 

Brighton’s position is clear: Baleba is under a long-term contract, they are under no pressure to sell, and it will take a huge offer to tempt them into talks. This valuation is in line with their history of securing top fees for star players such as Moisés Caicedo and Marc Cucurella.

 

For United, the challenge will be deciding whether to meet Brighton’s demands, negotiate them down, or explore alternative midfield targets. The player himself is said to be intrigued by United’s project, which could yet influence negotiations.

 

As it stands, Brighton’s £104m stance has set the tone for what could become one of the summer’s most high-profile transfer battles. The ball is now firmly in Manchester United’s court. ⏳