Liverpool and Manchester United are both keeping a close eye on Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba, with a summer move already being discussed behind the scenes.
The 20-year-old has become one of Brighton’s standout performers this season, growing into a key part of their midfield despite still being early in his Premier League career. His mix of athleticism, ball-carrying and defensive work has made him an attractive option for clubs looking to refresh their engine room.
Brighton are not under pressure to sell and are expected to demand a major fee if they are forced into conversations. The club has shown time and again it will only do business on its own terms, and Baleba is viewed as another player who could command a premium in the market.
Liverpool’s interest is understood to be linked to plans to strengthen in central areas, with the club assessing a number of options ahead of what could be a busy window. United, meanwhile, are also monitoring the situation as they weigh up midfield additions and long-term targets.
While Baleba remains the headline name in Premier League scouting circles, Real Madrid winger Rodrygo is also at the centre of growing transfer noise, with suggestions he could be open to a new challenge if his role changes in Madrid’s evolving attack.
Rodrygo has been a key figure for Madrid in recent seasons, delivering in big moments and offering flexibility across the front line. However, with the club building around a new group of star forwards, there is increasing attention on how minutes will be shared and what it could mean for players already in the squad.
Several top European sides are believed to be tracking Rodrygo’s situation, aware that any sign of uncertainty could open the door to negotiations. Madrid are not actively looking to sell, but a significant offer and the player’s own stance would shape any potential outcome.
For now, both stories are firmly in the watch-and-wait phase: Liverpool and United weighing their next steps on Baleba, and the market keeping an eye on whether Rodrygo’s future stays tied to the Bernabéu or shifts in a surprising direction.
