Story byBrighton intent on keeping Carlos Baleba at the club until summerGet Football NewsMon, December 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM UTC·1 min readBrighton are determined to resist January interest in Carlos Baleba (21), with the club intent on keeping the midfielder until at least the summer unless an extraordinary offer forces a change of stance. Despite not quite reaching the levels he set last season, the 21-year-old continues to attract attention from the Premier League’s elite. Manchester United have already identified Baleba as a midfield target for next summer, while Manchester City are also monitoring his situation as they assess potential reinforcements, according to reports from Sky Sports. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAny immediate move, however, appears unlikely. Baleba is currently away with Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations, a tournament that runs until mid-January and complicates negotiations during the winter window.