Brighton's Baleba sits out game amid United links, Minteh sought by Liverpool
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler confirmed that Carlos Baleba will miss the upcoming match against Aston Villa due to fitness issues, dismissing speculation regarding his future amid reported interest from Manchester United. Hurzeler stated that Baleba's absence is purely injury-related and emphasized his immediate focus on the team. Additionally, Liverpool has shown interest in Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh, but a bid for him was recently rejected. Hurzeler acknowledged the attention on his key players as a sign of the team's success over the past two years.
- •Carlos Baleba misses Aston Villa match due to fitness issues.
- •Hurzeler denies speculation about Baleba's future.
- •Liverpool's bid for Yankuba Minteh was turned down.
- •Hurzeler focuses on team performance amid transfer rumors.
- •Brighton's success has drawn attention to key players.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Brighton’s Hurzeler confirms Baleba and Minteh unavailable amid transfer links
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Brighton boss Hurzeler on futures of Man Utd target Baleba and Liverpool target Minteh
"Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler insists Carlos Baleba’s absence is down to fitness and not speculation over his future.Man Utd are closing in on a deal for Baleba, who is currently nursing an ankle is...
"Fabian Hurzeler has confirmed that Carlos Baleba and Yankuba Minteh are ‘unavailable’ for Brighton amid ongoing transfer interest.Brighton are in talks with Manchester United over the transfer of ...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 1:15 PMBrighton’s Hurzeler confirms Baleba and Minteh unavailable amid transfer links
Fabian Hurzeler has confirmed that Carlos Baleba and Yankuba Minteh are ‘unavailable’ for Brighton amid ongoing transfer interest.Brighton are in talks with Manchester United over the transfer of ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 12:40 PMBrighton boss Hurzeler on futures of Man Utd target Baleba and Liverpool target Minteh
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler insists Carlos Baleba’s absence is down to fitness and not speculation over his future.Man Utd are closing in on a deal for Baleba, who is currently nursing an ankle is...
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
EPL•Aug 21, 2026, 1:30 PMHurzeler on Baleba, transfers and team news
EPL•Aug 21, 2026, 1:27 PMThe Premier League returns today! How to watch games on Sling this weekend
EPL•Aug 21, 2026, 1:21 PMMaresca needs time to succeed after 'big changes' at Man City
EPL•Aug 21, 2026, 1:20 PMAlexander Isak braced for red-hot reception as Liverpool star returns to Newcastle for the first time
EPL•Aug 21, 2026, 1:00 PMNewcastle Makes Lewis Hall Move as Manchester United Links Intensify
EPL•Aug 21, 2026, 12:55 PMEmergency meeting called as Liverpool look set to finalise transfer before Bradley Barcola