Carlos Baleba ‘affected’ by Man United speculation as Brighton boss admits ‘it’s not easy’


Fabian Hurzeler defended Carlos Baleba, although he reduced him for Brighton’s trip to Bournemouth.

The seagulls fell on the street on Saturday on the street when they returned to the plot after the international break.

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Hurzeler admits that the transmission speculation has previously influenced Baleba this seasonCredit: Getty
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The Brighton midfielder was dropped onto the bench because of the defeat in BournemouthCredit: Shutterstock

Alex Scott and Antoine Semenyo were on the scope for the home team.

Her strikes were enough to secure all three points despite Kaoru Mitomen.

From the beginning, however, Baleba was not involved in the vitality stadium when Hurzeler’s team selection attracted attention.

Instead, the camera national player was limited to a 24-minute cameo from the bank after replacing James Milner in the second half.

It is the first time that he did not start in the Premier League this season.

Baleba was recorded for all three games by Brighton in August in the starting line -up.

The Red Devils had asked about the availability of the 21-year-old before ending their persecution after assuming that he was not for sale this summer.

Hurzeler was asked about the loss of Baleba about the loss of the cherries and explained: “I think it is normal for a young player when the media creates the noise around him.

“It is not easy for this player to deal with it. So we have to give him time and support so that he can return to his best performance.

“But he is a young player and I think we have to accept that that young players don’t always have the face we want to see.

Bournemouth, England - September 13: head coach Fabian Hürzeler by Brighton & Hove Albion during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion on September 13, 2025 in Bournemouth, England, in the vitality stadium. (Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth about Getty Images)

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Hurzeler came to Baleba’s defense when he reacted to United’s transfer interestCredit: Getty

“It is our responsibility to help you at the right moments.”

Hurzeler was the understanding of the situation of Baleba whether the speculation about the interest of United.

He added: “I think everyone is affected, especially when they are so young and they hear such things, whether they are wrong or correct. But it is just noise that we don’t need.”

Baleba currently has three years for his deal in the American Express Community Stadium.

Brighton also has the option of extending his contract by another 12 months to the summer of 2029.

However, at the end of this season they were able to consider the midfielder.

Brighton, England - August 31: Carlos Baleba by Brighton & Hove Albion warms up in front of the Premier League game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City at the Amex Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images)

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Baleba has three years left with his deal at Brighton, who appreciates him for £ 115 millionCredit: Getty

The club is roughly the same amount from Baleba as Moises Caicedo when it was sold to Chelsea.

In 2023, Caicedo changed £ 115 million to Stamford Bridge.