Overview
- Reports on Sunday said Brighton are prepared to reduce the roughly £100 million valuation they set for Carlos Baleba last summer, reopening the transfer conversation.
- Baleba's form dipped over the past season and he lost his place at times for Brighton, which has softened outside interest and factors into any new valuation.
- Manchester United are keeping tabs on Baleba and would consider stepping up their interest if Brighton gives a clear signal on a lower fee.
- United have already moved for other midfield targets this window, completing a deal for Andrey Santos and abandoning some earlier pursuits, which shapes how aggressively they would pursue Baleba.
- All reporting relies largely on unnamed sources and club-watch commentary, so any move remains conditional on a formal price adjustment from Brighton and further negotiations that could be influenced by Brighton's European campaign.