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Carlos Baleba has four international caps for Cameroon Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler says he is "100%" confident midfielder Carlos Baleba will remain at the club this season. Manchester United made enquiries about the cost of signing the 21-year-old, but called off their pursuit earlier this month amid the Seagulls' refusal to sell. Baleba has started both of Brighton's Premier League games so far and has made 80 appearances for the club since joining from Lille in 2023. When asked if the Cameroon international will stay at Brighton past Monday's transfer deadline, even if a lucrative bid come in, Hurzeler replied "yes". "If there is a number more than 100 [%], I would say more than 100, so fantastically confident, " said Hurzeler. Brighton have signed six players this summer, including defenders Maxim de Cuyper from Club Brugge for £17. 5m, Olivier Boscagli from PSV Eindhoven on a free transfer and Diego Coppola from Hellas Verona for an undisclosed fee. Midfielder Tom Watson joined from Sunderland for £10m, winger Yoon Do-young was signed from Daejeon Hana Citizen and forward Charalampos Kostoulas was recruited from Olympiakos for £29. 8m. Hurzeler does not expect any more arrivals before the deadline. "I have a feeling, " he said, when asked if Brighton were finished in the market. "Sometimes it's not so clever to share the feelings you have with the public, but overall I'm very happy with the squad. " Latest Brighton news, analysis and fan views Ask about Brighton - what do you want to know? Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Watch Champions League draw US Open: Swiatek breaks to lead second set, Rublev in charge - listen & follow Man Utd chiefs back Amorim despite Grimsby defeat Your first look at Sally Wainwright's riotous new drama Why was this French film so controversial? Inside Scotland's most shocking murder investigations Robin and Brian chip in with some potato facts! What next for Man Utd and Amorim after humiliation at Grimsby? Grimsby send fans wild on famous night for club How 'embarrassed' Martin's 'toughest night' unfolded in Rangers collapse 'Humiliating! ' Club Brugge thump 10-man Rangers 6-0. Video'Humiliating! ' Club Brugge thump 10-man Rangers 6-0 'Bradley avoids sporting masochism to make Europe's Ryder Cup harder' 'It's very bleak' - what's gone wrong at West Ham? In decline or in transition? Hamilton's Ferrari start analysed 'Ignominy in Almaty' - the reasons for Celtic's Champions League exit How Liverpool wrestled Ngumoha away from Chelsea What next for NFL's most controversial draft pick? Pride, passion & heartbreak - but Newcastle need end to Isak saga In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week 'People looked at me like I was a something, not someone' Teenager Ngumoha scores last-minute winner as Liverpool beat Newcastle. Video Teenager Ngumoha scores last-minute winner as Liverpool beat Newcastle 'A rivalry to run and run - a sensational night at Newcastle' 'Chelsea were angry to lose him' - who is Liverpool's Ngumoha? Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? What does your club need before transfer window shuts? The making of Spain and Arsenal's humble magician US star Maher has Hollywood in sights after offer to join WWE Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.