Carlos Baleba is a courted player in the transfer market. Manchester United and Bayern Munich are notably interested and have just learnt his new price.
In Manchester United's sights during the last summer transfer window, Carlos Baleba ultimately stayed at Brighton. The Seagulls had, indeed, retained the Cameroon midfielder by setting an XXL departure price: £105m). Despite the former Lille player's desire to head to Old Trafford, the Manchester club did not take action because of these demands.
Brighton lower Carlos Baleba's price
This does not prevent Manchester United from continuing to follow Carlos Baleba's performances. Whilst the English giants want to strengthen their midfield in the 2026 transfer market, Ruben Amorim quickly designated him as a priority target. The 21-year-old player's patchy start to the season does not seem to have lowered his stock.
Brighton would therefore like to take advantage of this to part with their gem at a good price. Sky Sports indicate that the Seagulls could consider parting with Carlos Baleba for around €85m (£72.6m) in 2026. A much less significant amount than this summer and which is making Bayern Munich think.
Carlos Baleba wants to join Manchester United
The Bavarian club are thinking about the Cameroon international to compensate for Leon Goretzka's possible departure, “but internally, some are reluctant at the idea of paying so much money for the Douala native,” journalist Sacha Tavolieri highlights. In any case, the Brighton defensive midfielder has a preference for his future and favours Manchester United.
It now remains to be seen whether this new price set for Carlos Baleba could convince the Red Devils to return to the charge in the 2026 transfer market. And this, whilst the Manchester club are multiplying midfield targets with Adam Wharton, Elliott Anderson and also Joao Gomes.
This article was originally published on Top Mercato.
