Brighton news

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Lorenz Ferdinand, the son of Manchester United legend Rio, has signed his first professional contract at Brighton.

Juventus are monitoring Brighton's Matt O'Riley as a possible alternative to Morten Hjulmand amid Sporting CP's high asking price for the midfielder.

James Milner has chosen to change his Brighton & Hove Albion shirt number to No. 20 for the new season in tribute to former team-mate Diogo Jota.

Manchester City’s Norwegian sensation Erling Haaland has long been a source of admiration for young footballers across the globe, and the 24-year-old’s influence continues to grow with every game he plays. Among those looking up to him are Brighton’s emerging Greek talents, Charalampos Kostoulas and Stefanos Tzimas, who recently shared their thoughts on the prolific forward during a light-hearted Q&A session.

Borussia Dortmund have reignited plans to sign Carney Chukwuemeka on loan from Chelsea this summer as they search for Jamie Gittens' replacement.

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has offered the Red Devils some transfer advice and has one key target in mind.