TA wrote an article saying that Manchester United is currently exploring the possibility of introducing Brighton midfielder Baleba.
The negotiations were conducted by Manchester United's middleman, and are currently mainly to evaluate his willingness to join and the salary he needs, as well as Brighton's potential valuation of the players.
Brighton does not intend to sell Baleba in this transfer window. They prefer to keep him for at least another season, and the specific price has not been disclosed yet. Players are very eager to transfer to Manchester United, and personal terms will not be a problem.
However, transaction costs will be a huge obstacle, so some at Manchester United remain skeptical of the possibility of a deal. For reference, Brighton sold Kesedo to Chelsea for a price of up to £115 million in 2023, and Baleba is also at a similar level.
Manchester United does not expect to make an offer to Baleba unless they believe there will be a chance of success in the transfer. Indirect negotiations are currently underway.
Baleba's existing contract with Brighton expires in 2028, with another one-year renewal option, and the current German turnover price is 40 million euros. Previous reports said Brighton's valuation of Baleba was as high as £100 million.
