Carlos Baleba Next Club Odds: Man Utd Favourites To Sign Brighton Star
Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba has caught the attention of some of Europe’s top clubs, with betting sites already offering odds on a potential transfer this summer.
The 21-year-old impressed for the Seagulls last season, showing the potential to become a complete midfielder, with Manchester United now odds-on favourites to secure his signature.
The Cameroon international has looked at ease since stepping into Moises Caicedo’s role following the Ecuadorian’s high-profile move to Chelsea in 2023.
With reports suggesting it would take a nine-figure fee to prize him away from the south coast, Baleba’s next move could shape the course of his career.
Let's take a look at the clubs in the running to sign the Brighton man.
Ruben Ready To Splash The Cash
Manchester United are the bookmakers’ favourites to sign Baleba, with the club pushing to secure the Brighton midfielder in a £100million move.
With a £200m front three of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko already in place, manager Ruben Amorim is targeting a dominant presence in midfield to add steel and protect his defence – and Baleba is his prime target.
Albion appear to be unwilling to sell this summer, but Baleba is 8/13 to be a United player after the transfer window closes, according to football betting sites.
Carlos Baleba Next Club Odds
Club | Odds | Betting Site |
Manchester United | 8/13 | |
Chelsea | 9/2 | |
Manchester City | 7/1 | |
Liverpool | 7/1 | |
Newcastle | 10/1 | |
Paris Saint-Germain | 10/1 |
Blues Will Battle For Baleba
Chelsea have spent over £250m this summer, and chasing Baleba could raise that figure further.
Under Enzo Maresca, signings include Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens and Liam Delap.
Chelsea and Brighton have done frequent business, with Pedro, Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo and Robert Sanchez all making the move from the south coast in recent windows.
As things stand, betting apps price Baleba at 9/2 to be the next to join Chelsea.
City Move Comes With Concerns
Pep Guardiola will be seeking players who can bring fresh energy and adaptability as he continues to revamp an ageing squad.
City’s midfield is due for a shake-up. With Kevin De Bruyne already gone, Guardiola has turned to an appearance-triggered extension to keep İlkay Gundogan at the club until the summer of 2026.
A move to the Etihad would offer Baleba the chance to develop under one of football’s foremost tactical minds - though securing regular game time may prove more difficult.
Manchester City are 7/1 in the Carlos Baleba next club odds.
Liverpool Revamp Not Finished Yet
Liverpool have overhauled their midfield in recent transfer windows, but Arne Slot’s side could still benefit from a defensive midfielder capable of dominating physically while contributing to their pressing game.
With Wataru Endo and Alexis Mac Allister capable of covering defensive duties, Baleba could even be developed as a long-term option in the deeper role.
Liverpool have already spent more than any other Premier League club this summer, and are priced at 7/1 to add Baleba to their squad.
Newcastle In Need Of New Blood
Baleba could strengthen a midfield that has, at times, lacked depth during congested fixture periods, particularly when competing in European competitions.
His box-to-box qualities would complement Newcastle’s high-energy pressing style, while his age fits the club’s ambition to assemble a squad capable of developing together over time.
Although the Magpies are outsiders at 10/1, they have yet to fully flex their financial muscle this summer and cannot be ruled out entirely.
Elsewhere, a move to European champions Paris Saint-Germain is also priced at 10/1 by bookmakers.
