Carlos Baleba sends Man United message after 'contact made' amid transfer claim

Carlos Baleba sends Man United message after 'contact made' amid transfer claim

Manchester United have been linked with a summer move for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba as Ruben Amorim looks to strengthen his midfield

Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba appears to have sent a subtle message to Manchester United on social media (Image: Getty Images)

Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba continues to be linked with a summer move to Manchester United.

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The Athletic claim that United are interested in Baleba as Reds boss Ruben Amorim seeks midfield reinforcements. It is reported that the club have reached out to the Seagulls via intermediaries to discuss potential terms for a transfer.

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Baleba, who still has three years remaining on his contract, is considered one of the most promising young talents in his position and has stepped into the shoes of Moises Caicedo in Brighton's midfield. However, it is worth noting that Brighton are reportedly keen to retain the Cameroon international for at least another year and are said to have slapped a £100million plus price tag on him.

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But the 21-year-old appears to have sent a subtle message to United - liking Yoro's latest post on Instagram. The pair are good friends, having played at French Ligue 1 side Lille together before Baleba left to join the Seagulls in 2023.

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Brighton's chief executive, Paul Barber, has played down speculation that the Reds have been in contact over the possibility of signing Baleba.

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"We've got some great talent, there's always going to be interest in our players," Barber said. Manchester United have not been in touch with me. From that point of view, speculation is speculation.

"We will always try to make sure we sell our best players at the right time, not just for the player but for us. If we end up doing that with any player, it's with the view to leave Fabian with a competitive squad, whatever happens. We don't want to sell our best players.

"Carlos is a fantastic talent who has a lot of years ahead of him.

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"We hope he will be here for many years to come. But it's something that, as always, is subjective to the dynamics of the football world which isn't always predictable."

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