Brighton Manager Fabian Hurzeler Unfazed by Transfer Rumors

Brighton ‘unfazed’ by Man Utd’s Baleba bid, says Hurzeler

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler remains confident and unphased about potential transfers, focusing on building a strong team.

“No chance. I don’t feel fear. I’m not afraid of anything because all we can do is be the best...”

Brighton and Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler remains confident and unphased about the possibility of losing Carlos Baleba to Manchester United this transfer window. Despite strong links between Baleba and the Red Devils, Hurzeler believes his team's development is key, and losing a player won't disrupt their progress.

Hurzeler's calm demeanor stems from Brighton's philosophy of collective strength and building a well-rounded squad. With significant signings like Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo already made, the focus is on further bolstering the midfield. Brighton tends to command high prices for their top stars, and Baleba is no exception, with an asking price of €120 million, a British transfer record.

Baleba's connections to Manchester United players, such as Andre Onana and Bryan Mbeumo, might make the move appealing, but Brighton is unlikely to sell easily. The Seagulls' chief executive, Paul Barber, has expressed a desire to keep Baleba, emphasizing the midfielder's potential and importance to the team. Baleba himself seems content to stay at Brighton for the current season, with a potential move considered more likely in a year's time.

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— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) August 12, 2025

Brighton & Hove Albion manager expressed confidence about retaining his key players on the BBC's Monday Night Club podcast. When asked if he feared losing important squad members, he said: “No chance. I don’t feel fear. I’m not afraid of anything because all we can do is be the best version of ourselves every day and work as hard as we can.”

“All the other things we can't influence, so we really have to focus on us. For sure, we can't spend the money like the big teams but one of our biggest values is togetherness.

“And if you stay together, if we try to push our limits and increase the boundaries, then I'm sure we can compete with the big teams.”

Brighton & Hove Albion will kick off their Premier League season against Fulham on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the American Express Community Stadium in Falmer. The match is scheduled to start at 15:00 WAT (West Africa Time) or 14:00 UTC. You can catch the live action on various TV channels or stream it through betting partners and platforms like Sofascore. 

Here's what you need to know about the match 

Match Details:

• Date: August 16, 2025
• Time: 15:00 WAT (14:00 UTC)Venue: American Express Community Stadium, Falmer

Team Stats:

• Brighton & Hove Albion: Currently ranked 5th

• Fulham: Currently ranked 10th

• Previous Matches: Brighton and Fulham have played two games against each other in the last season. You can check their head-to-head stats and form guide on Sky Sports or Sofascore for more insights.