The very latest Man Utd transfer news as they continue to be linked with a swoop for Brighton's Carlos Baleba.
Manchester United target Carlos Baleba in action for Brighton.
Manchester United target Carlos Baleba in action for Brighton.
Brighton star Carlos Baleba has issued a message after being linked with a move to Manchester United.
United have been credited with an interest in signing Baleba this summer as they look to strengthen their midfield options before the transfer window closes. The Seagulls are reported to value Baleba at more than £100million and there are even some suggestions that a price tag may be closer to £120million.
A report in The Athletic recently claimed, however, that United were no longer pursuing a deal to sign Baleba this summer. Despite that, the 21-year-old midfielder is continuing to be linked with a big-money move to Old Trafford, even if a potential transfer is not likely to happen until next year.
Amid the speculation, Baleba took to social media to post a message to his 195,000 followers on Instagram. The Seagulls star posted some photos of himself during Brighton's 1-1 draw with Fulham on Saturday.
"Just me doing the thing I love most. Had fun playing at home with the boys," wrote Baleba in the caption on his post, which has received more than 10,000 likes.
"Nothing new here, just my number and a haircut."
Baleba has been handed a new squad number at Brighton for this season. The midfielder wore the No.20 last term and has now been given the No.17 to wear for the Seagulls this term.
United have already been busy in the transfer market this summer with Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo all moving to Old Trafford. It remains to be seen if United will still look to sign a new midfielder amid news that a move for Baleba will not be possible before the September 1 deadline.
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