AFCON 2025
Carlos Baleba is attracting serious attention from Manchester City and Manchester United, with speculation growing about a major transfer this summer.
The 21-year-old Cameroon midfielder, signed by Brighton for £27 million in 2023, has proven a smart addition with his impressive displays on the south coast.
He was exceptional last season, holding his own against more seasoned competitors, and those strong performances have caught the eye of top Premier League clubs.
Earlier this week, reports surfaced that United reached out to Brighton through intermediaries to express interest in Baleba. Ruben Amorim has already added Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko to his squad, but a new midfielder is seen as vital.
However, they now face stiff competition from rivals Manchester City, where manager Pep Guardiola has long admired the player who made 34 top-flight appearances last season.
A move seems unlikely unless either club is prepared to pay at least £100 million, with Brighton known to be difficult negotiators.
City open their campaign at Wolves, while United host Arsenal in their first match.
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