Brighton have forged a strong reputation as strict sellers over the years, generating eye-watering transfer fees for players they have signed on the cheap and developed. Baleba is no different, flourishing into one of the Premier League's most highly-rated midfielders since his £26million arrival from Lille in 2023.

Manchester United have been given serious encouragement a deal is there to be done for Carlos Baleba despite Brighton having reportedly rejected their opening cash-plus-player bid and with two current Old Trafford stars helping to persuade the "midfield beast" to make the move.

Carlos Baleba (left) and Enzo Fernández headline today’s gossip. / IMAGO/Pro Sports Images/Icon Sportswire Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world. Despite extensive interest in numerous rival goalkeepers,