Brighton have forged a strong reputation as strict sellers over the years, generating eye-watering transfer fees for players they have signed on the cheap and developed. Baleba is no different, flourishing into one of the Premier League's most highly-rated midfielders since his £26million arrival from Lille in 2023.

Manchester United have enjoyed a busy summer transfer window as Ruben Amorim looks to overhaul his squad after making three new forward signings, but he might not be done there

Man Utd have seen an opening part-exchange offer for Carlos Baleba 'rejected' by Brighton, who are now 'planning for his departure'.