Tottenham in battle with Arsenal and Liverpool to sign Carlos Baleba
Tottenham are in battle with Arsenal and Liverpool sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, according to talksport.
The Cameroonian international, who has won four caps, has been an ever-present at the heart of the Seagulls' midfield and a key part of Fabian Hürzeler's style of play which has seen success this campaign.
Tottenham have now become one of the leading candidates to sign the 20-year-old. talksport reporting that Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou is a “big admirer” of the midfield ace.
However, they face stiff competition from north London rivals Arsenal and Liverpool, who are also interested in acquiring the former Lille player, according to the report.
Despite persistent interest from Spurs, Arsenal and Liverpool, talksport adds that the Seagulls do not have any financial restrictions on selling their listed asset, and the club currently owns the first division profit record.
Taking into account Brighton's business model under Tony Bloom, Baleba is one of the players considered for a possible exit from the AMEX Stadium, according to the report.
Baleba still has four years left on his contract with the Sussex club with a valuation of €22m (£18m) per Transfer market but Brighton are expected to demand a considerably higher fee if they collect.
Tottenham wants Baleba
After losing Moisés Caicedo Chelsea For a Premier League record fee, Baleba was signed last summer as a replacement.
The Cameroonian initially ran hot and cold as he struggled to keep pace in the Premier League. The former Lille player has already found his place and has gotten used to the League this season.
He has become one of the most important players in Fabian Hürzeler's team and the Brighton faithful are raving about the massive rise in his performances for the club.
Baleba could improve further at a club like Spurs, where Ange Postecoglou is known for giving a high level of technicality to his midfielders.
Arsenal and Liverpool are other options that could see the player's potential improve further, but Tottenham appear to be the club most likely to bring regular first-team football to the midfield gem.
However, Brighton are expected to demand a hefty fee for Baleba and it remains to be seen which of the interested clubs will be willing to break the bank to land the midfielder.
