According to Indykaila News, Liverpool is preparing serious advances to sign Brighton & Hove Albion Carlos Baleba midfielder in the January transfer window.
The 21 -year -old Cameroonian, who attracted eyes through the Premier League after out -of -competition performances, had already been linked to Manchester United, but now Liverpool seems ready to test Brighton’s resolution in the middle of the season.
Liverpool’s reported interest is not entirely new. Earlier in summer, points of sale such as Rousingthekop reported that if Liverpool admired Baleba, it was unlikely to push him hard during this window, in part because Brighton had clearly indicated that they were not inclined to sell.
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Now, however, the dynamics can move. The Baleba’s value, shape and position suggest that the January window could offer a more realistic opportunity for clubs like Liverpool to test waters.
The owner of Brighton, Tony Bloom, and the manager Fabian Hurzeler, have been firm in recent months that Baleba is not for sale, valuing it strongly. United’s attempts have encountered resistance, in particular on Brighton’s evaluation at 100 million pounds sterling or superior to Brighton.
Seagulls ‘policy in similar situations (for example, stars’ departures) have often been to request registration fees or keep the player rather than selling prematurely.
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All this could change in the near future, because the interest of Liverpool is likely to turn the player’s head.
Baleba was even open to the idea of joining Man United in the summer transfer window, but he met the resistance of his club and rather than acting for a move, he patiently waited.
The young and versatile midfielder could finally have his opportunity for a large movement with Liverpool seeking to seal his signature in January.
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