Fabian Hazeler, manager of Brighton and Hove Albion, said he is “very, very confident” that Manchester United target Carlos Valleva will remain at the club this summer. The Red Devils are keeping an eye on Baleva’s bold dive, but among all parties, they accept that dealing is extremely difficult.
Reuben Amorim wants to be a midfielder in the movement after he has so far focused his spending on his summer spending so far to sign Matteus Cunha, Brian Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesco. United have identified Valeva as their best target, but they will likely need to say goodbye in a way that exceeds £100 million to complete the transfer.
Brighton and Hove Albion’s Premier League openers faced Fulham on Saturday, facing shocking questions about the 21-year-old’s future.
And the Seagulls boss strongly suggested that he hopes Valeva will be part of his team through future campaigns.
He said: “I’m very, very confident. Baleva will be with us. We didn’t see any change. He just changed his hair! He enjoys being a Brighton player.”
Baleba has not been featured in Brighton during his pre-season schedule and has missed a friendly match against Stoke City, Las Palmas, Southampton and Wolfsburg.
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Cameroon International is struggling with knocks, but Hazeler also claimed he could play Fulham at Amex Stadium.
United are having serious problems in the middle, and neither Manuel Ugarte and Casemiro were able to convince them as Bruno Fernandez’s partners on Amorim’s 3-4-3 system.
The Old Trafford giants desperately need more energy to meet the demands of the Portuguese head coach, but it is still unclear whether they will pursue a replacement for Valleva.
Toby Collier will join West Bromwich Albion on loan.
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According to Manchester Evening News, United are ready to slow Baleva’s movements until next summer.
The Old Trafford chief has yet to give up on signing the Midfield Star this summer, but it is said that they will accept the unlikely deal.
Baleba is believed to be keen on the move to United, but Brighton has not been pressured to sell, demanding at least £100 million.
Whether he will be available next year or this year is not guaranteed, especially if the Red Devils endure another disastrous campaign.
