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Brighton & Hove Albion’s switch plans may very well be precisely what Manchester United need to hear.
It’s no secret that United are eager on Carlos Baleba. The Cameroon worldwide’s front-footed model, mixed along with his mobility, which permits him to cowl big floor with ease, and his skill to excel out of possession, has made him one of many standout midfield targets for Ruben Amorim.
The Brighton midfield normal was considered as the best signing for Amorim’s tactical setup. However with the Seagulls adopting a agency “not on the market” stance, United noticed little hope in pursuing the deal.
Baleba 2026 plan
INEOS opted to postpone the switch, with plans to revive it in 2026.
Whereas United intend to shut that deal in 2026, regardless of competitors from rivals like Liverpool, an intriguing replace has emerged from the Amex.
Brighton just lately appointed former Arsenal chief Jason Ayto as their new sporting director, following the departure of David Weir.
Taking up from Weir, Ayto is predicted to proceed Brighton’s sharp recruitment technique. And in response to TBR, he already has a transparent thought of 1 or two gamers he desires to usher in to kick off his tenure in model.
Some time again, Arsenal have been linked with Sevilla’s Lucien Agoume, though nothing materialised.
Agoume wished at Brighton
The midfielder’s hyperlinks to an Emirates change could effectively have been pushed by Ayto, as he now desires Aguome at Brighton.
TBR stories:
“[Ayto] has targets in thoughts, and he brings with him some targets from his Arsenal days.
“Agoume is recognised as a participant of big potential and one who Brighton now see as a attainable goal heading into 2026.
“Though the Seagulls deny they’re taking a look at Carlos Baleba replacements, it’s clearly one thing they must plan for heading into subsequent 12 months.”
Agoume is a cultured midfielder whose model mirrors Baleba’s so intently that some wrestle to inform them aside.
That’s probably why Brighton is pursuing him; he’s the right substitute for the 21-year-old midfield enforcer.
It’s price noting that United, alongside Arsenal, additionally thought-about signing the younger La Liga midfielder as a substitute for Baleba.
Blessing in disguise
Nevertheless, United’s resolution to not pursue Agoume will show smart; it might have difficult their pursuit of Baleba.
Resisting the temptation to signal Agoume could now repay.
If Brighton does land him, he turns into Baleba’s substitute. And with Baleba nonetheless feeling the sting of a missed transfer to United, the Seagulls could lastly be open to letting him go.
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