Baleba’s camp sounds out Man United as defensive midfield search continues after Ederson deal collapses
Manchester United is considering a move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba after their pursuit of Ederson collapsed. The player has expressed a strong desire to join the club, and negotiations may reopen depending on United's recruitment strategy.
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This highlights the high-stakes nature of Premier League transfer windows and the strategic maneuvering of players and clubs to secure talent.
Baleba ’s camp sounds out Man United as defensive midfield search continues after Ederson deal collapses Football Muse Sat, July 25, 2026 at 8:40 AM UTC · 2 min read Carlos Baleba 's camp have contacted Manchester United to explore their interest in signing the Brighton midfielder this summer.
Manchester United have tracked the progress of Baleba across his three seasons in the Premier League and explored a deal to sign the 22-year-old 12 months ago.
The Cameroon international endured a mixed campaign at Brighton last season, though remains well-regarded at Old Trafford.
Manchester United remain keen to sign a defensive midfielder before the closure of the transfer window, having already added Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos to their midfield group.
AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone and Baleba are both under consideration, with the latter now attempting to engineer his own move.
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