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The young midfielder, having caught the eye since Fabian Hurzeler took the reins at the Amex Stadium last summer, is at the center of transfer rumors involving a $63 million (£50M) move.

Baleba joined from Lille for $29M (£23M) in August 2023 and has chalked up 27 appearances this season, supposedly attracting attention from clubs like Liverpool and Chelsea.

Former Cameroonian international Bernard Tchoutang believes Anfield would be the ideal destination for his fellow countryman.

"And I'm not just saying that because they're by far the best team in the Premier League this season and one of the strongest in Europe.

"Arne Slot's system of play would suit him very well.

The team is having a decent season, but it's a step below Liverpool or Arsenal.

"And I think that Baleba has what it takes to play for one of the best teams in England.

The question is whether he's ready to leave next summer for a big club.

"Staying one more season at Brighton wouldn't be a problem

But I think he's indeed ready to be transferred

This is his second season in England and if the best clubs in the country are interested in him, it is because they believe he has the level."

Baleba had a couple of outings against Liverpool last season but was an unused substitute in the back-to-back fixtures in October when the Reds took a 3-2 victory on the South Coast in the League Cup and then secured a 2-1 win over Brighton at Anfield in the Premier League.

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