Carlos Baleba’s sensational rise at Brighton hasn’t gone unnoticed. Multiple top clubs are keen on acquiring his services, and Manchester United are one of them. The Red Devils were looking to secure his services last summer. However, things didn’t go according to plan for them.
United retain interest in the Brighton sensation and could make a move in the near future. According to a report from The Sun, Bryan Mbeumo is hoping to convince his international teammate Baleba to move to Old Trafford.
The 21-year-old defensive midfielder has only gone from strength to strength since joining the Seagulls from LOSC Lille in the summer of 2023. Not only has he established himself as one of their mainstays, Baleba is also now widely regarded as one of the best young defensive midfielders in the Premier League.
His performances have resulted in interest from some of the biggest clubs, and Brighton will certainly struggle to keep hold of him for long. Manchester United were keen on signing him during the summer, but they didn’t place an official bid, having already spent a fortune to reinforce their attack.
They retain interest in the Cameroonian international and could soon make a move. United star Bryan Mbeumo is hoping to play a big part in the transfer saga. He has become closer to Baleba while on international duty for the African World Cup qualifiers.
United’s £71 million summer signing is trying to persuade Baleba to move to Old Trafford. He has shared the delights of joining a big club like Manchester United, and since he is like a big brother to the 21-year-old, Mbeumo is looking to help his club land the midfield sensation.
While he has been trying to convince him to force a move to United in January, a potential transfer is likely to take place next summer. Brighton, for their part, do not want to lose him this early in his career, and they have already placed a massive price tag of £100 million.
