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.
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.