Brighton & Hove Albion boss Fabian Hürzeler has commented on Carlos Baleba's links with a move to Manchester United, and has told the midfield starlet to 'overcome the noise'.
Following his breakout Premier League season for the Seagulls in 2023/24, central midfielder Baleba has been linked with a Man Utd move, with the transfer rumours ramping up over the summer window.
Baleba's switch to Old Trafford did not materialise over the summer, and now the 21-year-old starlet has an ideal opportunity to impress his potential suitors as Brighton host the Red Devils on Saturday afternoon.
Ahead of their Premier League meeting, Brighton manager Hürzeler shared some words of warning for the Cameroon international, regarding his previous links with Man Utd.
Hurzeler Tells Baleba To Forget Man Utd Rumours
Carlos Baleba in action for Brighton & Hove Albion
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano exclusively told GIVEMESPORT earlier this month that Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim sees Baleba as the 'perfect' Man Utd signing for their recruitment plans in 2026.
Therefore, the Brighton starlet will be one to watch as his parent club and potential suitors clash in the Premier League at Old Trafford.
Ahead of the fixture, Hürzeler has told Baleba to "focus" on his exploits on the pitch, rather than the transfer links between himself and Saturday's opponents off the field.
As quoted by journalist Rich Fay, Fabian Hürzeler said of Baleba's Man Utd links...
"It's the next step for him as a person to overcome the rumours and the noise. He needs to focus on what he can control because he can't influence the rumours and the noise, only the things he does on the pitch."