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Man Utd Nears £60M Baleba Deal Amid Midfield Overhaul
19 Aug
Summary
- Manchester United offered around £60 million plus add-ons for Carlos Baleba.
- Brighton seeks a higher fee, but amicable talks continue for the transfer.
- Midfield has been a key focus for United this summer's transfer window.
Manchester United is nearing an agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion for the transfer of midfielder Carlos Baleba. The Premier League giants have submitted an offer reportedly valued at approximately £60 million, with an additional £5 million in potential add-ons.
Sources suggest that Brighton's valuation for the 22-year-old Cameroon international may be higher, but discussions remain amicable and focused on reaching a resolution. This pursuit highlights United's significant emphasis on strengthening their midfield during the current transfer window.
United has already secured the services of Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos this summer. A prior agreement for Atalanta's Ederson was rescinded due to injury concerns, and Elliot Anderson ultimately chose a move to rivals Manchester City.
If Baleba's transfer materializes, he would join a midfield contingent that includes Tielemans, Santos, Kobbie Mainoo, and Bruno Fernandes under head coach Michael Carrick. The team is also managing midfield injuries, with Manuel Ugarte sidelined and Mason Mount missing recent pre-season matches. Baleba arrived at Brighton from Lille in the summer of 2023 and has since made 112 appearances for the club, including 35 last season.
