Liverpool are preparing serious advances to sign Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba in the January transfer window. The club admires Baleba. Brighton's owner and manager have stated Baleba is not for sale, valuing him highly, and the club has a policy of demanding record fees or retaining players. No agreement has been reached yet.

Goal.com reports on Brighton's decision to set a £100 million price tag on Carlos Baleba amid interest from Liverpool. Brighton have reportedly placed a £100 million price tag on Carlos Baleba amid interest from Liverpool.

Liverpool are considering lodging a formal bid for Carlos Baleba from Brighton, which could match the Premier League's all-time transfer record of £115m. Liverpool is undeterred by this figure as they seek a new central midfielder.

Carlos Baleba is being monitored by Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United, according to reports. Brighton are reportedly willing to listen to offers of around €65m (£55m). His existing deal at the AMEX Stadium runs until 2028, while there is an option for a further year. Baleba has an Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of €11.5m.