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Brighton Set £100 Million Floor for Carlos Baleba as Chelsea and PSG Lead Summer Pursuit

Brighton’s stance reflects a data-led sales model that prioritizes price discipline over speed.

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.