Carlos Baleba, the Missing Piece for Carrick's Manchester United
Manchester United is in advanced negotiations to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba to bolster their squad. The club has reportedly submitted a bid of €70 million plus add-ons, with personal terms already agreed upon by the player.
Why it matters
This transfer represents a significant investment for Manchester United as they look to improve their defensive midfield depth under manager Michael Carrick.
Manchester United continue to build a squad capable of challenging for major trophies again. After finishing third in the 2025-26 Premier League season, the Manchester giants are looking to take another step forward and have identified their next major target: Carlos Baleba .
The Cameroonian midfielder, currently playing for Brighton & Hove Albion , is increasingly close to becoming a new Manchester United player. According to Fabrizio Romano , the club are preparing an improved offer after their initial proposal failed to secure an agreement.
According to David Ornstein , Manchester United have already submitted a bid worth €70 million in guaranteed payments plus €6 million in add-ons . However, there is still no final agreement between the two clubs.
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