The future of Carlos Baleba, a young Cameroonian midfielder currently operating in Brighton, is at the heart of speculation about a potential record transfer that could benefit the LOSC financially. Manchester United, led by Ruben Amorim, has shown a keen interest in the 21-year-old player, considered a promising pillar of the Premier League since his arrival in Lille in 2023. Although Brighton expressed its willingness to keep Baleba, aware of growing demand, the prospect of an offer in excess of EUR 100 million could encourage the English club to consider a sale.

A particularly interesting aspect of this case is the clause negotiated during the initial transfer of Baleba, which assures LOSC 20% of any amount exceeding EUR 30 million. In the event of a €100 million resale, LOSC could receive an additional €14 million, thus strengthening its ability to invest in its own mercato. This clause underlines the importance of the decision for the LOSC, which closely monitors developments and is ready to seize any financial opportunity.

However, Brighton’s firm position and the significant expenses already incurred by Manchester United for new recruits, including Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Diego Léon, complicate negotiations. The possibility for Baleba to join an ambitious project in Old Trafford remains uncertain and will depend on Manchester United’s ability to make a significant sale to generate liquidity. The LOSC nevertheless remains attentive to the evolution of the case, ready to take advantage of any financial opportunity that might arise.

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