Man Utd mean business! Red Devils approach Brighton over ambitious Carlos Baleba transfer after closing in on Benjamin Sesko

Manchester United have opened talks with Brighton to sign 21-year-old Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba this summer. Baleba is one of the most highly-rated youngsters in the Premier League and the Red Devils are plotting an ambitious move to sign him, despite inching closer to sealing a big-money deal for RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko.

  • Man Utd eye move for Baleba
  • Open talks with
  • Seagulls unlikely to sell young midfielder

Man Utd mean business! Red Devils approach Brighton over ambitious Carlos Baleba transfer after closing in on Benjamin SeskoMan Utd mean business! Red Devils approach Brighton over ambitious Carlos Baleba transfer after closing in on Benjamin SeskoMan Utd mean business! Red Devils approach Brighton over ambitious Carlos Baleba transfer after closing in on Benjamin Sesko

According to journalist Martin Camus the Red Devils have shown strong interest in signing Cameroon international Baleba from Brighton and have contacted their rivals. The report adds that the Seagulls have agreed to open initial talks, but the 21-year-old is likely to cost around €100 million (£87m/$116m).

The Athletic on the other hand, claims that it is unlikely that Brighton will agree to sell Baleba, whose current deal runs until 2028 with an option to extend by a year. The move could also be unrealistic for the Red Devils, who are close to finalising a big-money move for ‘s star forward Sesko. Unless the English giants can sell a host of unwanted stars like Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho and soon, they won’t be able to afford another costly incoming transfer.

do need new signings to bolster their midfield and Baleba remains a key target for them, but for now an agreement seems unlikely. They currently have , Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo and Toby Collyer in the central midfield, while captain Bruno Fernandes can also drop in.

Brighton CEO Paul Barber addressed Baleba’s situation while speaking at a fans’ event, as he said: “There is always going to be interest in our players. have not been in touch with me. Speculation is speculation. Carlos is a fantastic talent. We hope he will be hear for years to come, but it is subject to the dynamics of the football world, which isn’t always predictable.”

Rubem Amorim’s side will play their final pre-season friendly this Saturday against , before kicking off the new Premier League season against on August 17.