Updated: 30 Jun 2026 12:16 BST |
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Brighton and Hove Albion are interested in signing Senegal midfielder Lamine Camara as a possible replacement for long-standing Manchester United target Carlos Baleba, according to the Daily Mail.
Camara has been linked with a host of Premier League clubs including Liverpool and Newcastle United after catching the eye for Ligue 1 side Monaco last season, scoring four goals in 32 appearances.
The 22-year-old is currently at the World Cup with Senegal, with Pape Thiaw’s side taking on Belgium in the round of 32 on Wednesday after finishing as one of the best third-place teams in the group phase.
According to the Mail, Man Utd have also ran the rule over the €40million-rated (£35m) star as they continue to channel their efforts into strengthening their midfield ahead of the 2026-27 season.
However, the same publication understands Camara is also drawing interest from Brighton as they anticipate receiving offers for star midfielder Baleba, who is a long-term target for United.
United pursued Baleba last summer but widespread reports understand the club eventually pulled out of negotiations with Brighton after baulking at their reported €115m-plus (£100m+) asking price.
An alternative report from The Athletic claims while United are continuing to monitor the Cameroon international, they are not currently pursuing a deal as strongly as they did last summer.
United still want Fernandes despite Ugarte injury
The same outlet reported on Tuesday that United are still pressing ahead with plans to revamp their midfield this summer, despite Uruguay ace Manuel Ugarte sustaining a knee ligament injury at the World Cup.
Various sources claimed Ugarte was earmarked as a key summer sale by the Red Devils, with the 25-year-old having struggled to make the grade following his €48.8m (£42.1m) move from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024.
However, The Athletic understands Man Utd are continuing to pursue priority target Mateus Fernandes, although they are yet to indicate whether they are willing to pay West Ham United’s current €98m (£85m) valuation.
Fernandes remains one of the most sought-after players in this summer’s transfer window, with Arsenal, Real Madrid and PSG having also been credited with an interest in the 21-year-old.
The Portugal international was a shining light in an otherwise torrid 2025-26 season for West Ham, who suffered relegation to the Championship for the first time since 2011 after finishing 18th in the Premier League.
Tottenham Hotspur are also keen on signing Fernandes and The Times reported last week that Roberto De Zerbi’s side were increasingly confident of beating United to his signature.
United are on the verge of acquiring Brazil international Ederson, however, after a €40.5million (£35m) fee was agreed with Serie A side Atalanta at the start of June, according to BBC Sport.
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