Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing 22-year-old Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion this year.
As per a report by Caught Offside, Liverpool will face competition from Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign 22-year-old Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba.
Baleba has established himself as an excellent performer for Brighton, and he has proved himself for his country as well. The Cameroonian midfielder is currently away on AFCON duty with his national side. He has been linked with multiple clubs, and it will be interesting to see if Brighton are prepared to sanction his departure in the near future.
Liverpool require more quality and depth in the middle of the park. The Reds need more defensive cover, and the 22-year-old could be ideal for them. He will add physicality, defensive steel, and technical ability in the middle of the park.
Baleba is excellent at pressing the opposition and winning the ball back for his side. The young midfielder can drive the team forward, and he has all the tools to develop into a complete midfielder. Liverpool would do well to secure his signature in the coming months.
Manchester United and Spurs keen on Baleba
Meanwhile, Manchester United have been linked with the player in recent months as well. It is no secret that they need more quality in the middle of the park, and the 22-year-old would be a long-term acquisition for them. The Cameroonian midfielder will want to compete at the highest level, and the opportunity to join some of the biggest clubs in the country will be exciting for him.
Finally, Tottenham have been mentioned as a potential destination as well. They could use more quality in the middle of the park, and signing the Cameroonian international would be ideal for them. Spurs are currently competing in the UEFA Champions League, and the midfielder could be interested in joining them. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Meanwhile, Brighton will not make it easy for any club to sign the player. The Seagulls is an indispensable asset for them. Any club hoping to sign the 22-year-old midfielder would have to pay a premium.
