Manchester United Maintain Contact Over Baleba As Transfer Dominoes Begin

Manchester United are still in touch with the agents of Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, as important transfer stories continue to unfold in the Premier League and elsewhere.

CONTACT CONTINUES: MANCHESTER UNITED AND BALEBA

Manchester United have contacted Brighton through intermediaries in search of midfielder Carlos Baleba. However, Brighton have stated that Baleba is not for sale this summer and intend to keep him until at least 2026. The club values the 21-year-old midfielder highly, reiterating their desire to sell him for a fee similar to what they received for Moises Caicedo, who moved to Chelsea for £115 million. According to a recent report, Baleba is valued at least £87 million. United have not been quoted a price directly and any serious move for Baleba looks set to be delayed until next summer. The development comes after United’s recent £74 million deal for striker Benjamin Šeško, with the club looking to improve in midfield and attack after finishing fifteenth in the Premier League last season, three points behind Tottenham.

PLAYERS ON THE MOVE: ISAK, COMAN, NKUNKU AND JACKSON

The future of Newcastle United star striker Alexander Isak remains uncertain as he continues to reject the club’s new contract offers, sparking more concerns as they prepare for their Premier League and Champions League campaigns. Isak scored 19 league goals last season to help Newcastle secure fifth place and a spot in the European competition. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich club officials advanced negotiations for Kingsley Coman’s potential move to Al Nassr after being “charmed” by the Saudi Arabian side, as reported by journalist Yan Turdo. Coman’s contract expires in 2026, so Bayern Munich will still receive a fee for the transfer. As for Chelsea, the futures of their part-time forwards, Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson, hang in the balance as they prepare to leave Stamford Bridge after an underwhelming campaign that saw the Blues finish fourth, but strengthening their attack for the upcoming season.

WHAT’S NEXT: TRANSFER WINDOW, UPCOMING FIXTURES AND OUTLOOK

Manchester United, Brighton, Newcastle, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and several other clubs embark on busy weeks as the transfer window remains open until August 31. United will face second-placed Arsenal next in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Newcastle plays 6th placed Aston Villa, and Chelsea hosts FA Cup winners Crystal Palace. With a number of important deals still ongoing and several opening matches on the horizon, the clubs will be looking to strengthen their squads and finalize their rosters for the new season.