Man United move closer to signing Carlos Baleba from Brighton
Manchester United are nearing an agreement to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba as they continue to reinforce their squad. The club previously attempted to sign the Cameroon international but were deterred by a higher valuation. This time, United have submitted a £60 million offer, though talks are ongoing as Brighton hold out for more. Baleba is currently recovering from an ankle injury but is keen on the move.
Match highlights
- Manchester United have made an initial £60 million bid for Carlos Baleba, which is still below Brighton’s asking price.
- The club previously tried to sign Baleba last summer but were put off by Brighton’s valuation of over £100 million.
- Baleba is expected to be sidelined for another two to three weeks due to an ankle injury from pre-season training.
- United have already signed Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa to bolster their midfield.
- Baleba made 31 Premier League starts and three substitute appearances in 2024-25, compared with 23 starts and eight substitute appearances in 2025-26, indicating a dip in form.
