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

Fabian Hurzeler says he’s “very, very, very confident” that Carlos Baleba will remain a Brighton player this season. The 21-year-old has been the subject of interest from Manchester United, with reports stating that an opening player plus cash bid was rejected by Brighton.

Manchester United will go after Carlos Baleba again next year after pulling the plug on their pursuit of the midfielder this summer. United, who were keen on signing the youngster in this window at Ruben Amorim's behest,

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

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.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed Manchester United still intend to sign Carlos Baleba despite Brighton making a deal this summer impossible, and reports have detailed the club's midfield masterplan with a new face expected to arrive over the next two weeks.

Manchester United's interest in Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba has left former team-mates Rio Ferdinand and Roy Keane at odds on whether they should pursue a transfer

The Red Devils have added Sesko, Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo and Wolverhampton Wanderers hero Matheus Cunha to their squad this year, massively bolstering their attacking ranks after suffering from a lack of clinical edge last season, with only Everton and the three relegated top-flight sides scoring less goals than them in the competition.