Brighton have so far referred suitors to the £115m fee they received from Chelsea for Moises Caicedo in 2023, believing another nine-figure sum would represent fair market value in the case of Baleba. But insiders now believe a deal could be struck closer to an overall package worth around £70m (€80m, €94.5m).
Tottenham have registered their interest in USA and former Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic, 27, who is open to a return to England from AC Milan this summer. (Teamtalk), external Spurs are attempting to find a short-term managerial appointment before seeking to reappoint USA boss Mauricio Pochettino following this summer's World Cup. (Sun), external Paris St-Germain are prepared to rival Premier League clubs Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham with a 100m bid for Brighton's 22-year-old Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba.
Bournemouth forward Junior Kroupi is attracting attention from some of Europe's elite clubs, while Manchester City angle for a move for England international Elliot Anderson. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men's winter grades | Women's grades TRENDING RUMORS - Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Chelsea are among the clubs tracking Bournemouth forward Junior Kroupi, according to The Sun. It is reported that Bournemouth are braced for offers for the 19-year-old in the summer, and that a deal of around £80 million could see Kroupi move on.
Bayern have Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba (21) on their shortlist as Leon Goretzka's future beyond this season remains uncertain. The Premier League side could be open to offers of around 85m in 2026.
For me, it's always important that I'm very transparent with the players. I have a very good relationship with Carlos, Hurzeler told Sky Sports. We speak regularly, we are in touch. I always share my thoughts about his development and my thoughts about his performance. It's important to be very clear about what you expect from players on the pitch, off the pitch. And it's important to build relationships where you can criticise or give personal feedback they might not be happy about, but they understand the intention behind it.
Despite the United captain having already turned down approaches from Al Hilal, Al Nassr and Al Ittihad, SPL clubs are intent on signing the 30-year-old in the summer of 2026. Al Hilal had been willing to offer £80 million, but Fernandes decided that it was best to stay at Old Trafford in the lead-up to next year's FIFA World Cup.
Barcelona are ready to enter the race to sign Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi on a free transfer next summer with Liverpool and Real Madrid already interested in the 25-year-old. (Sport - in Spanish), external Liverpool defender Joe Gomez, 28, attracted interest from both Crystal Palace and Brighton on transfer deadline day but the England international stayed at Anfield as the Premier League champions failed in their bid to sign Guehi. (Football Insider, external)
