Sports · 21 August 2026

Brighton boss open to selling Carlos Baleba if Man Utd's £60m bid makes sense

Brighton's CEO Paul Barber indicated they will consider selling midfielder Carlos Baleba for the right price, following a £60 million bid plus add-ons from Manchester United. United want the 22-year-old Cameroon international to strengthen their midfield ahead of the transfer window closing. Barber said any sale must balance financial sense with keeping a strong squad for European competitions.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 August 2026 at 8:12

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