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Baleba Leans Toward Manchester United Amid Price Drop

12/9/2025

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Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba prefers a move to Manchester United despite interest from Bayern Munich.
Brighton's asking price has dropped to around €85 million (£74.3 million), making a transfer more feasible for United.
United backed away from a £105 million price tag, increasing its negotiating leverage.
Brighton's coach says Baleba's form could be influenced by awareness of United's interest ahead of the January transfer window.

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Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba prefers a move to Manchester United despite interest from Bayern Munich.
Brighton's asking price has dropped to around €85 million (£74.3 million), making a transfer more feasible for United.
United backed away from a £105 million price tag, increasing its negotiating leverage.
Brighton's coach says Baleba's form could be influenced by awareness of United's interest ahead of the January transfer window.