Team Talk reports on Newcastle United's potential hijack of Manchester United’s pursuit of Carlos Baleba. Newcastle United could hijack Manchester United’s pursuit of Carlos Baleba. Newcastle are considering a move for the midfielder and are currently in the 'observation phase' of a potential move for Baleba, who is valued at £100m by Brighton. Whether a transfer develops could depend on Brighton's willingness to reduce their demands, but they are under no pressure to do so given Baleba's contract until 2028, with an option to extend it by another year.

Goal.com reports on Brighton's valuation of Carlos Baleba amidst Newcastle's interest. Brighton have reportedly placed a £100 million price tag on Carlos Baleba amid interest from Newcastle. In addition to Newcastle, both Liverpool and Chelsea are also reportedly interested in the midfielder, highlighting the level of competition for his signature. This substantial valuation reflects Brighton's desire to retain their talented player amidst significant interest from top Premier League clubs.