Reports show that Manchester United are currently reluctant to meet Carlos Bereba at the sudden request price of Brighton and Hove Albion. After dealing with the attack by Reuben Amorim, the Red Devils identified Baleva as their next preferred transfer target, but any transaction is complicated.
Brighton has grown a strong reputation as a solid negotiator and has become a master at scouting and buying young players cheaply before cashing for earthquake profits. Baleba looks like the next opportunity for conveyor belts, but this summer, it seems unlikely that Amex Stadium will leave United or another suitor.
According to The Telegraph, Brighton hopes to say goodbye to the 21-year-old midfielder before the deadline.
It is now argued that United don’t want to meet these requests after already throwing over £200 million to sign Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko.
Ineos is said to have designated Baleba as the ideal profile to add to Amorim’s midfield, desperately missing out on athletic presence alongside Bruno Fernandes.
However, United’s 15th place finish last season and subsequent lack of European football meant that the club is facing PSR and FFP restrictions.
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The report adds that United has not met in person with Brighton beyond Baleva and is using an intermediary instead to test the water.
Brighton also has no intention of actively trying to cash in at Cameroon International, but he will hear the right offers.
However, Segal is said to be looking for a fee similar to the £115 million that Chelsea paid to sign Moises Kayseko in 2023.
If United could generate funds to sign Baleba, selling players will be important in the coming weeks.
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The Old Trafford giant has yet to complete one first team sale despite the transformational summer expectations.
They save around £15 million during the loan period for Marcus Rashford during the season in Barcelona.
Meanwhile, after his loan spell increased just £20 million, the £5 million Chelsea, paid to break his obligation to sign Jadon Sancho, was paid in addition to the clause handed over to the sale.
However, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hozilund, Antony, Sancho and Tyrell Malacia remain in the windows of the shop, and it is believed that their suitors are late even after trying out the cut price deal.
