Overview
- Multiple reports state Brighton have told suitors they will not consider bids below £100 million for the 22-year-old midfielder.
- Chelsea are described by TEAMtalk as in the strongest position for a summer move, with PSG also reported to be active in exploring a deal.
- Manchester United tracked Baleba last year and remain interested but previously balked at the valuation and are assessing alternatives.
- Baleba’s season has been uneven, highlighted by a 22nd-minute substitution at Aston Villa, after which manager Fabian Hurzeler publicly defended him following an early booking.
- The Cameroon international joined from Lille in 2023, recently made his 100th Brighton appearance, and is also being monitored by Tottenham and Newcastle.