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Southampton FC v Brighton & Hove Albion FC - Premier League

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.

Brighton & Hove Albion FC v Newcastle United FC - Premier League

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.

Brighton & Hove Albion FC v Aston Villa FC - Premier League

Brighton chief insists Man Utd have not made Baleba approach

Brighton & Hove Albion chief executive Paul Barber has denied any formal approach from Manchester United regarding midfielder Carlos Baleba, despite growing rumours linking the Cameroon international with a summer switch to Old Trafford. While the Red Devils are exploring a transfer through intermediary-level conversations, Brighton maintain that the player remains a critical part of their plans.

Brighton & Hove Albion FC v Newcastle United FC - Premier League

Man Utd approach Brighton over ambitious Baleba transfer

Manchester United have opened talks with Brighton to sign 21-year-old Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba this summer. Baleba is one of the most highly-rated youngsters in the Premier League and the Red Devils are plotting an ambitious move to sign him, despite inching closer to sealing a big-money deal for RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko.

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Kylian Mbappe was born in the 19th arrondissement of Paris in France.

Kylian Mbappe completed his much-anticipated move to Real Madrid in the summer of 2024 and chose to wear the No.9, previously worn by his former French national teammate and Real Madrid's second highest goalscorer of all-time, Karim Benzema.

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