Is the price right for Baleba?

BBC Sussex journalist Johnny Cantor has disclosed Brighton's potential asking price for midfielder Carlos Baleba, who is on the verge of joining Manchester United. Cantor, speaking on BBC Radio Manchester, believes the fee could be around £70 million. The journalist noted that the Brazilian's personal terms were agreed upon early on, but it remains to be seen if Brighton can settle for that figure.

Cantor also mentioned that Baleba's form may have dipped due to the attention, but the player is still young and can be distracted. The Brighton manager is yet to reveal a specific price, but the club will hold out until it meets expectations. Despite an ankle ligament injury, Cantor stated that the injury isn't severe, so Manchester United should not worry about Baleba's availability.

The journalist emphasized that Baleba is a talented player, but his mentality poses a question mark. Cantor concluded by expressing his doubts about how well the player can handle the pressure of playing for Manchester United, adding that all three parties might want to wrap up this deal sooner rather than later since negotiations began roughly eight months ago.