In January, Manchester United looked at signing Carlos Baleba before deciding to fire Ruben Amorim. Last summer, Brighton & Hove Albion quickly rejected United’s proposal, and they haven’t modified their position during the winter transfer window.
Amorim thought Baleba was his ideal target. It’s unclear how his exit would affect United’s efforts to sign the Cameroonian midfield player. It’s interesting to note that the Seagulls are apparently open to accepting bids for another of their best players in January. Manchester United is anticipated to be in the running to sign Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma, according to TEAMtalk.
According to the article, “the opportunity to move for Mitoma could appeal with Man Utd now reverting to a formation that puts greater emphasis on goalscoring wingers who can beat their markers in one-on-ones.”
Given their long-standing interest in the 28-year-old, it is believed that United has been “alerted to a potential opening” for the Japan international. The Saudi Pro League is also vying for the Japanese winger, who is renowned for his fast feet and deft spins, after their proposal of more than £50 million was rejected last year.
Man Utd alerted to Brighton ace’s availability in January
Carlos Baleba has been at the centre of transfer rumours linking Manchester United and Brighton, and the Red Devils do have sincere hopes of signing him in 2026. However, the opportunity to acquire Mitoma would be alluring, as Man Utd is now switching back to a formation that prioritises goal-scoring wingers who can outperform their opponents in one-on-one situations.
Mitoma has excelled since joining Brighton, and he had a tremendous season with 10 goals and four assists. In fact, Brighton rejected Al-Nassr’s offer of more than £50 million in January of last year.
Even though Mitoma’s performance has declined this season, we can now divulge that the Pro League is still interested in him, even though Brighton’s overall performance has declined. We can verify that middlemen are reaching out to either side to see whether a deal is possible.
Former suitors like Bayern Munich are now on the sidelines, and the Pro League, Spurs, and Manchester United are all being told. For his part, Mitoma’s present deal at AMEX Stadium only has eighteen months remaining.
