After being on the brink of joining Liverpool, Carlos Baleba will remain at Brighton - at least for now. Talks over a potential transfer have reportedly collapsed, with negotiations hitting a wall late in the process. The midfielder had been seen as a priority signing for the interested team but it looks like they will have to look elsewhere or return with an improved offer. With negotiations ending unsuccessfully, Carlos Baleba will not join Liverpool - but interest from Tottenham, Manchester City and Man Utd could yet reignite. So far this season, Liverpool are steady at both ends (2.0 goals scored per game, 1.17 goals conceded per game). The role for Carlos Baleba would be to keep that balance while lifting performances across the pitch. Reports suggest Liverpool are monitoring Mickey van de Ven, Jan Paul van Hecke and Bradley Barcola whereas Brighton have not been associated with other players at this stage. More on this story as it develops. Need more Liverpool transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news from Liverpool.