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Baleba Bombshell! Contract clause that explains Brighton's £115m demands

Manchester United have been keeping tabs on Brighton’s midfield powerhouse Carlos Baleba all summer, but a reported sell-on clause in his contract is being viewed as a major stumbling block to thrash out a transfer deal. At just 21, the Cameroonian has already caught the eye with his fierce tackling, lung-busting runs, and fearless energy at the heart of the Seagulls’ engine room. But United’s admiration has quickly collided with harsh financial reality.

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Enciso signs for BlueCo — will he play for Chelsea?

The ownership group of Chelsea and Strasbourg, BlueCo, has agreed a deal to sign Brighton midfielder Julio Enciso for an undisclosed fee.

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Man Utd keep tabs on Baleba despite pulling plug on £100m+ bid

Manchester United will continue to monitor Carlos Baleba throughout the season after pulling the plug on their pursuit of the midfielder this summer. United, who were keen on signing the youngster in this window at Ruben Amorim's behest, decided to pull out of the deal on Friday after Brighton reportedly demanded a whopping £115 million ($156m), an amount they received from Moises Caicedo's transfer to Chelsea.

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Brighton confirm death of fan at Amex after Fulham game

Brighton have confirmed the death of a fan following their Premier League game with Fulham at Amex Stadium.

Carlos Baleba to Man Utd is OFF!

Manchester United do not plan to move forward with their bid for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, who is now set to remain at the AMEX Stadium.

Brighton 'very, very confident' of keeping Baleba

Manchester United’s transfer hopes have taken a brutal hit after Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler declared himself "very, very, very confident" that Carlos Baleba will remain at the Amex for the season. The 21-year-old midfield dynamo is a prime target for United, but their opening player-plus-cash proposal has already been thrown back in their face.

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Man Utd's backup plan for Baleba revealed with £50m star eyed

Manchester United are reportedly lining up a shock move for Sporting CP's powerhouse captain Morten Hjulmand after their pursuit of Brighton's Carlos Baleba hit a wall, with the Seagulls demanding a jaw-dropping £120 million for their Cameroonian star. United boss Ruben Amorim is desperate to bring Baleba to Old Trafford, but Brighton's sky-high asking price left Old Trafford chiefs wincing.

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Dowman, Estevao & 20 NXGN wonderkids to watch in the EPL

The new Premier League campaign is about to begin, and there are a number of teenage talents who look ready to explode in England's top-flight

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The ultimate FPL guide to the 2025-26 season 📙

From creating your team to using your wildcard, GOAL lists everything you need to know about Fantasy Premier League for the 2025-26 campaign

Man Utd told to IGNORE Baleba and 'break the bank' for Wharton

Manchester United have been told to turn their attention to Crystal Palace ace Adam Wharton as they look to sign a new midfielder this summer.

Douglas Luiz holding up O'Riley transfer to Juventus

Juventus’ top midfield target Matt O’Riley can only arrive from Brighton if Douglas Luiz is sold to free up space and funds.

Amorim pushing for Baleba as Man Utd consider alternative

Ruben Amorim is reportedly urging Manchester United to try and sign Brighton star Carlos Baleba but a list of alternative options have been drawn up.

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Man Utd set to be priced out of astronomic Baleba deal

Brighton value Manchester United target Carlos Baleba at over £100 million ($135m) - a figure that the Red Devils are unlikely to be able to reach.

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EPL predictions: How the final 2025-26 table will look

GOAL ranks all 20 teams ahead of the start of the new season, with Mikel Arteta's men tipped to fall short for the fourth year in a row

Hurzeler reveals why Brighton 'don't fear' losing Baleba

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has made a bold claim that he does not fear losing Carlos Baleba this transfer window, despite the midfielder being strongly linked with a move to Manchester United. After making key additions such as Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, Ruben Amorim now wants to strengthen his midfield.

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Where to buy Brighton vs Fulham Premier League tickets

Brighton & Hove Albion host Fulham to begin their Premier League journey in the 2025/26 season. Here's how you can grab tickets.

Adding Baleba would turn Man Utd into title contenders

Ruben Amorim is putting together a squad capable of competing towards the top of the table, and adding the Cameroonian would be a game-changer

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Juve to choose between Brighton & Tottenham midfielders

Juventus have lined up midfielder Matt O’Riley as they appear to have lost hope of signing either Sandro Tonali and Morten Hjumland.

Top 10 under-the-radar EPL signings set to shine in 2025-26

GOAL runs through the deals you might have missed amid a hectic summer of transfers for top-flight clubs in England

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Silva: Robinson out for start of PL season

The American defender will not be ready in time for this weekend's season opener

Man Utd need 'crazy' offer to sign 'dream' target Baleba

Manchester United have been told it will take a "crazy" offer to prise "dream" transfer target Carlos Baleba away from Brighton.

EPL predictions: Who will be this season's surprise package?

After Nottingham Forest came close to earning Champions League football last term, which team is best placed to perform above expectations this time?

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Leeds line up ambitious swoop for Brighton star

Leeds United are plotting an ambitious move to sign Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton. The Argentine attacking midfielder spent the 2024-25 campaign on loan at Leicester City and had an impressive outing for the Foxes in the Premier League, although the club faced relegation. Leeds boss Daniel Farke is aiming to build a competitive squad so that the club can survive in the top-flight this year.

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Explained: Why Baleba was absent from Brighton squad

Carlos Baleba missed Brighton's third consecutive pre-season friendly match against Wolfsburg on Saturday amid transfer links to Manchester United. The Red Devils have shown interest in the highly-rated young midfielder and they reportedly even tried to offer players in exchange to secure a transfer. Brighton, on the other hand, have maintained that they won't sell Baleba this summer.

Man Utd won't include midfielder as part of Baleba swap deal

Manchester United academy graduate Toby Collyer will not be included as a makeweight in a swap deal to sign Brighton star Carlos Baleba this summer. The Red Devils have emerged as a serious contender to sign the 21-year-old midfielder, who is regarded as one of the finest young talents in the Premier League.

Man Utd fan sets up GoFundMe to help with huge summer bid

A Manchester United fan has set up a GoFundMe page in an audacious bid to help the club sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton.

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