Overview
- Carlos Baleba told Sky Sports the transfer talk did not hurt him but he felt heavy pressure on himself and is working to rediscover his level.
- His minutes have dipped this season, with only one full 90 and several half-time withdrawals, as coach Fabian Hürzeler urged a focus on football over rumors.
- Manchester United explored a summer move but withdrew when Brighton’s price was around £100 million, according to multiple reports.
- New reporting links a possible January approach from United, with claims he would prefer Old Trafford over Bayern Munich, though no deal is in place.
- The Cameroon international is due to depart for the Africa Cup of Nations later this month, which could affect any transfer timeline.