Brighton & Hove Albion has focused on an African talent who is about to complete his transfer to the Premier League in their search to replace Moises Caicedo.
Caicedo recently completed a £115 million transfer to Chelsea after quickly becoming a household figure in Premier League football over the course of the previous season.
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However, Brighton has now selected Carlos Baleba to take Caicedo’s place in the defensive midfield position. According to Fabrizio Romano, a leading expert on transfers, Brighton is reportedly close to signing the 19-year-old Lille midfielder.
Carlos Baleba, undergoing second part of medical tests at Brighton right now — then time to sign 🔵🇨🇲 #BHAFC
Told contract will be valid until 2028 with an option for further year, 2029. pic.twitter.com/ROk56KXZvX
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 29, 2023
Carlos Baleba is currently in Brighton for the second phase of medical testing, tweeted Romano.
It is now time to sign the #BHAFC Told contract, which has a 2028 expiration date with a 2029 extension option.