Brighton: Carlos Baleba will not leave

Africa 15 October 2025 at 09:27

Aliou Toundé

News Editor

Carlos Baleba has caught the eye of Manchester United this summer, but Brighton is refusing to let him go this winter.

Brighton chairman Tony Bloom confirmed:

Manchester United showed interest in him, but we made it clear he was not available.

🚨 Latest on Manchester United targeting Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton, and January transfer plans

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Despite United’s continued interest, the English club has no intention of selling him in January. This season, the 21-year-old midfielder has made seven Premier League appearances.

🚨 Brighton have no plans to sell Carlos Baleba in January despite him attracting huge interest from Manchester United last summer.

(Source: @talkSPORT)

🚨 Because of this, Manchester United have put Adam Wharton above Baleba on their list of transfer targets. pic.twitter.com/MwTAGTxTWz
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