Manchester United can “revive” the Brighton Star this summer, despite claiming that he could afford to buy midfield top target Carlos Valleva and left his potential.
The Red Devils held talks over Baleva’s move through intermediaries and sounded the deal this month by signing a direct deal with Brighton, but Athletic’s David Ornstein announced on Friday that United had decided not to push forward with talks as the Seagulls hopes for more than £100 million.
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“Manchester United does not plan to move forward with Carlos Valleva’s move before the transfer window closes,” he wrote.
“The move to Old Trafford appeals to Valeva, so the personal terminology would not have presented any issues, and Cameroon International is ready to continue the push, even if it means waiting until the future.
“It doesn’t suggest that he’s unhappy with Brighton, and the dialogue is integral, respecting their stance.”
But the standard doesn’t provide any further information, but claims that the 21-year-old “can’t bring back the deal,” and football finance expert Dan Plumley claims United “can afford him if he wants.”
Plumley told Football Insider:
“They have options to attract, they have a credit function.
“We have seen how they can surprise installments for the other players they bring.
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“From a general affordability perspective, the answer is still yes. The interesting thing about rates is that if it’s going to be £100 million or around it, it probably won’t happen this summer.
“That’s another way to see it, because it’s a significant spending on what they’ve already spent this summer.
“If the fees get that high, I think that means they won’t see him this summer, but if they think they can go even lower than the deal, it seems more likely next year.
“Can they afford him this summer? Yes, the big picture, but now it’s £100 million, perhaps considering where the windows are.”
