Liverpool are reportedly interest in Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with the player seen as one of their top targets ahead of the summer transfer window.
The 21-year-old is seen as a great fit for the Arne Slots midfield position.
However, the Reds are unwilling to pay Brighton’s £100m valuation and could be force to consider other targets in order to make a move.
Earlier in March, Football Ufabet revealed เล่นบาคาร่า UFABET เว็บตรง ค่าคอมสูง that Liverpool were keeping tabs on Baleba but that a deal with the Seagulls would be very difficult to reach.
The Cameroon international has been a key part of Fabian Herzeler’s squad this season and they are reluctant to let him go for less than their asking price.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are prepare to strike a deal that will only benefit them financially and are determine not to be pressure into overpaying.
In addition to Baleba, the Reds also see Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes as another one of Slot favourites, despite the player having just sign a new five-year contract with the Molineux club.
Carlos Baleba’s performances at Brighton have been nothing short of impressive. The 21-year-old has been integral to Brighton’s solid 2024/25 season, with his all-round contributions in midfield standing out. “Baleba has been a mainstay of their impressive 2024/25 campaign, averaging the second-highest WhoScored performance rating of any Seagulls player,” reports Africa Foot. Baleba has also made more tackles (2.3) and interceptions (1.6) per game than any of his teammates, solidifying his reputation as one of the Premier League’s brightest young midfield talents.
Brighton’s value of Baleba at £55 million last year underscores how highly they regard the midfielder. Though not in the same price bracket as Moisés Caicedo, Baleba’s value continues to rise as he consistently delivers strong performances in one of the Premier League’s most competitive environments.