Brighton seeks £70m for midfielder Carlos Baleba amid United interest
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:58 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Brighton is reportedly looking for around £70 million for midfielder Carlos Baleba, who is linked with a move to Manchester United. BBC Sussex journalist Johnny Cantor stated that the player has shown interest in joining Old Trafford, and personal terms are believed to have been agreed. Despite a slight dip in form amid transfer speculation, Cantor noted Baleba's talent and potential. Brighton has not officially named a price but is expected to hold out for a substantial fee. Discussions are ongoing, with the sides aiming to finalize the deal soon.
- •Brighton values Carlos Baleba at around £70m.
- •Baleba has reportedly agreed to personal terms with Manchester United.
- •Discussions about Baleba's transfer are ongoing.
- •Baleba has displayed impressive talent despite recent form concerns.
- •Brighton has not publicly confirmed a price for Baleba.
- 7:58 PMYahoo Sports — Man Utd agree £70m fee for Brighton's Baleba
- 7:58 PMBBC Sport — Man Utd agree £70m fee for Brighton's Baleba
- 8:08 AMYahoo Sports — Is the price right for Baleba?
"BBC Sussex journalist Johnny Cantor has said Brighton will "probably be looking for £70m" for midfielder Carlos Baleba, who is set to join Manchester United.. "There's certainly no surprise in terms of everybody on the south coast has known of the interest in Carlos Baleba from Manchester United and I think people know that the player himself is quite determined to get to Old Trafford as quickly as possible," Cantor told BBC Radio Manchester. Brighton never actually name a figure at all.
"Manchester United agree a fee of up to £70m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.
"Manchester United agree a fee of up to £70m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 7:58 PMMan Utd agree £70m fee for Brighton's Baleba
Manchester United agree a fee of up to £70m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.
- BBC SportAug 21, 2026, 7:58 PMMan Utd agree £70m fee for Brighton's Baleba
Manchester United agree a fee of up to £70m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 8:08 AMIs the price right for Baleba?
BBC Sussex journalist Johnny Cantor has said Brighton will "probably be looking for £70m" for midfielder Carlos Baleba, who is set to join Manchester United.. "There's certainly no surprise in terms of everybody on the south coast has known of the interest in Carlos Baleba from Manchester United and I think people know that the player himself is quite determined to get to Old Trafford as quickly as possible," Cantor told BBC Radio Manchester. Brighton never actually name a figure at all.
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