Newcastle's Matthias Jaissle targets Carlos Baleba for midfield role

Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle is interested in Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, according to the Daily Mail. Following a series of midfield departures at Newcastle, securing a new leader in this position is a priority. Baleba, a 22-year-old Cameroon international, has impressed since joining Brighton from Lille. His strong physical and defensive attributes align with Jaissle’s demands. However, negotiating Baleba's transfer may be challenging due to Brighton's financial stance and his current ankle injury, which is expected to sideline him for a few weeks. With the new season approaching, Newcastle's need for reinforcements in midfield grows urgent.

• 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle is a fan of Carlos Baleba