A well-known journalist released the latest video on his podcast channel, in which he talked about the related topic between Brighton midfielder Moises Baleba and Manchester United. Although the Cameroonian midfielder is eager to join the Red Devils, it is very difficult to sign him in the winter window.
On the Links Between Baleba and Manchester United
Many Manchester United fans have asked whether the club has submitted a new offer for Baleba. But as far as I know, Manchester United has not sent an official offer to Brighton, nor launched official negotiations in January, but they have maintained contact with the player's team. The dialogue between the two sides started last July and continued in August, before being suspended because Brighton decided to keep the player in the summer window. But as I have repeatedly emphasized over the past four or five months, Manchester United still regards Baleba as a key target in 2026.
However, in addition to this, they are also paying attention to several midfielders including Elliott Anderson, and may sign one or two big-name midfielders in 2026. Baleba is always on Manchester United's shortlist, and it is no secret that the club maintains contact with people around the player. Since the two sides made contact last summer, Baleba himself still desires to join Manchester United, but Brighton's stance in January is very clear: they hope to keep the player and are unwilling to sell him in the winter window.
Therefore, unless Brighton receives a stunning offer, the deal will be difficult to complete. As we know Brighton (as well as the Red Bull Group in the Oumar Dioumane case), negotiating player deals with these clubs is never easy. It often requires spending a lot of money and may not be successful. Therefore, Brighton also hopes to ask for a high transfer fee for Baleba. But what is certain is what I have been reporting since August - Baleba is one of Manchester United's main targets in 2026 and is highly appreciated by Manchester United coach Rúben Amorim. He can bring intensity, physicality and technical quality to the team, and Amorim is very willing to sign him when the time is right.
