Baleba's value drops.

Carlos Baleba's inconsistency has forced Brighton to lower their valuation, opening the door for Manchester United to approach the midfielder in the summer of 2026.

Baleba's current price is considered quite reasonable.

Carlos Baleba has become a notable name in the transfer market as he continues to be closely monitored by Manchester United. After a turbulent season, the Cameroonian midfielder's value is no longer at the level of over £100 million it was last summer.

Manchester United had inquired about buying Baleba since 2025 and never backed out of the deal. The Old Trafford club highly valued the player's potential, especially given their need for more strength and tackling ability in midfield.

However, the 2025/26 season saw a certain decline in Baleba's performance. He was substituted after the first half seven times, including four club matches and three for the national team. While the 2004-born midfielder's performances still had bright spots, especially at AFCON, they lacked the necessary consistency.

Baleba is a viable target for Manchester United's ambitions to strengthen their midfield.

Nevertheless, Baleba continued to hold his place in the Brighton squad. He made 19 starts in the Premier League and was a regular choice for manager Fabian Hurzeler. This shows that the young player still has the club's trust.

On Brighton's side, their transfer stance has changed. Instead of insisting on keeping players, the club is now willing to listen to reasonable offers. Brighton is also actively looking for replacements, having monitored midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi of Nordsjaelland.

Baleba joined Brighton from Lille in 2023 to replace Moises Caicedo. Following a familiar model, the club typically develops players over several seasons before selling them for profit and reinvesting the funds.

For MU, this is the right time to act. With prices no longer being driven up so high, the "Red Devils" have the opportunity to acquire a promising young talent at a more reasonable cost than before.

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