Manchester United inquired about Brighton s iron waist was rejected, and forced purchase required 100 million! The reason why he still had money to buy people after spending 200 million was reveal

According to David Ornstein, an authoritative transfer expert of "Sports Network", Manchester United turned their attention to the midfield after locking in Seschko and asked Brighton about Cameroon international Carlos Baleba through the middleman.

This 21-year-old midfielder who played for the Cameroon national team has suddenly become popular in the transfer market recently. However, Brighton made it clear that he was not going to be sold this summer. "Seagulls" has a three-year contract with the player, plus a one-year priority renewal option, so they have full initiative.

The interest in Baleba is not low, Manchester United is one of many buyers and has been communicated through the transfer middleman. However, Brighton made it clear that they hoped to stay with Baleba for at least another year. The player's contract expires in 2028 and includes a 12-month renewal clause. If someone insists on buying it this year, the price will increase significantly, exceeding 100 million pounds.

Baleba joined Brighton from Lille in the summer of 2023 for a transfer fee of £26 million, replacing Kessedo, who was signed by Chelsea. Two years later, the Seagulls may now have another "Mr. 100 million pounds". Last season, he played 40 times in various competitions, scoring 4 goals and assisting 2 assists.

Baleba is an active defensive player. He likes to grab when the opponent is not stable. By grasping time and space, he can effectively complete steals, especially cutting off the opponent's pass, allowing Brighton to take the initiative. His attitude towards defense is very good, and he is often the first person in the team to chase his opponents.

Baleba's idol is Pogba, who once played for Manchester United, but he is different from French superstars in passing and prefers simple teleportation rather than trying to penetrate the opponent's key pass. Nevertheless, Baleba has excellent long pass levels that can add icing on the cake to the offense. Therefore, he is considered a suitable candidate for Manchester United midfielder.

Amorin hopes to find a new midfielder who is good at running in the transfer market. Currently, Manchester United's lineup includes Casemiro, Ugat, Kobe Meno and Toby Collier, and Bruno Fernandez who retreats can also play in the middle of the midfield. But they are not very suitable for the standard of balanced offense and defense between midfielders in Amorin's 343 play. Collier, 21, may be rented out, while Casemiro, 33, has entered his final year in his contract with Manchester United, so next year may be the best time to introduce Baleba.

If Manchester United signs Seschko, their transfer investment this summer will reach 200 million pounds: Cunha £62.5 million, Mbemo £71 million, and Seschko £75 million. But club research has found that accounting rules and changes in club credit lines mean that a lot of money can still be invested in transfers this summer. Of course, Manchester United and all parties have also realized that it may not be realistic to make a transfer of Baleba now, especially if Manchester United successfully signs Seschko.

Manchester United is not impossible to buy Baleba, but this must reach a series of generous sell-offs, otherwise it is unlikely to spend nearly £200 million to buy center and midfield at the same time. However, Manchester United is very concerned about Baleba, and it will be clear whether the situation can make progress in the next few days.

Manchester United may also buy a new midfielder with a lower price first, and try to acquire Baleba after Casemiro leaves the team next year. No matter when, it is not easy to buy people from Brighton. They ensure sufficient funds through the transfer strategy of buying low and selling high, without any pressure to sell people.