Carlos Baleba's Brighton future is up in the air and Man United are pushing hard to agree landmark deal very soon

Fabian Hurzeler's side concluded an unbeaten pre-season campaign against the Bundesliga club with the head coach's options bolstered

During the pre-match press conference ahead of the clash with Fulham, Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler expressed his confidence about his protégé's future.

Manchester United are being linked with a new midfielder from the Netherlands, as the possibility of Carlos Baleba joining the club grows slim after Brighton sent them a stern warning.

Brighton will demand more than £100m for Carlos Baleba after Manchester United expressed an interest in the 21-year-old Cameroon midfielder. Telegraph - subscription required) Meanwhile, United expect Chelsea to bid for Alejandro Garnacho,

Carlos Baleba remains firmly in Brighton's plans. Head coach Fabian Hürzeler stated on Friday, August 15, 2025, that the player will not be leaving the club, despite approaches from Manchester United.

Brighton are bracing themselves for an approach from Manchester United, TEAMtalk understands, but they won't get a warm reception.

Man Utd have identified Feyenoord midfielder Quinten Timber as a potential alternative to Brighton star Carlos Baleba, according to reports.