Fanatik reports that Galatasaray has increased its efforts to sign Brighton's 22-year-old Cameroonian defensive midfielder, Carlos Baleba, who has been a long-term target for the club. According to the report, Baleba fits the +4 quota for foreign players under 23 years old. His market value is stated to be 55 million Euro, with the transfer fee being discussed cited as between 40 and 50 million Euro. The report states that Brighton reportedly sees Baleba as the future of the team, but despite the high cost, Galatasaray management is continuing contacts with Brighton to find a mutually acceptable arrangement. The report adds that a primary advantage in the transfer is that Carlos Baleba has a strong desire to join Galatasaray and is prepared to move to Istanbul if the clubs reach an agreement. Contacts are expected to intensify in the upcoming days, and Baleba's positive attitude is regarded as a key detail that improves the management's position in the negotiations.

Galatasaray made an inquiry for Brighton's defensive midfielder, Carlos Baleba, and contacted the Premier League club for his price. Brighton reportedly responded with a transfer fee demand of 90 million euros, which led to Galatasaray withdrawing from the transfer. Baleba joined Brighton from Lille in August 2023 for a reported sum of €27 million and has also been linked with Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.