Premier League trio to battle for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder?
The 20-year-old spent 18 months in the senior team at Lille before completing a £23m move to Brighton last summer, penning a five-year deal until June 2028.
Baleba was lured to the Seagulls by head coach Roberto De Zerbi following the departures of key midfield duo Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo, who joined Liverpool and Chelsea respectively last summer.
The Cameroonian has since made a total of 33 appearances for Brighton across all competitions, including 14 starts in the Premier League.
Baleba is still adapting to life in the English top flight, but his performances are understood to have caught the eye of a number of top European clubs ahead of the new season.
Baleba on radar of Arsenal, Liverpool, Man UtdAccording to CaughtOffside, Baleba is on the radar of Arsenal, Liverpool and Man United, who are said to be searching for midfield reinforcements this summer.
Although Beleba still has over four years left on his contract at the American Express Stadium, the report adds that Brighton could entertain offers of £55m for the midfielder.
Baleba's versatility in midfield is thought to appeal to all three clubs, with the youngster capable of operating as a No.6 in a defensive role or further forward as a No.8.
Last month, Baleba acknowledged that he is «very patient» and is «happy» to wait for an extended period of first-team football at Brighton, even though it has been «difficult» to adjust to his current role in 2023-24.
Is Baleba a leading target for Premier League trio?Prior to his arrival at Brighton, Baleba was linked with
Read on sportsmole.co.uk
