Brighton Confirms Carlos Baleba Staying Despite Manchester United Interest

Brighton & Hove Albion's head coach Fabian Hurzeler has firmly confirmed that midfielder Carlos Baleba will remain with the club for the upcoming season despite interest from Manchester United. Hurzeler expressed absolute confidence in Baleba's stay, stating he would be 'more than 100 percent' sure if such a measure existed. Manchester United had inquired about Baleba but withdrew their interest after Brighton made it clear they were not open to selling the player. Baleba, who joined Brighton from Lille in 2023, has already featured in the team's opening Premier League matches and has made 80 appearances for the club. Additionally, Brighton have strengthened their squad by signing six new players this summer and Hurzeler indicated he expects no further signings before the transfer window closes, expressing satisfaction with the current squad. The strong stance on retaining Baleba and squad stability suggests Brighton is focused on building continuity and competitiveness for the season ahead.