Man Utd transfer news: Club agree £70m fee for Brighton's Carlos Baleba
Manchester United has agreed to a £70 million deal to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. The 22-year-old Cameroon international is expected to complete his medical this weekend following a breakthrough in negotiations.
Why it matters
This transfer represents a significant investment for Manchester United as they look to bolster their midfield options for the upcoming Premier League season.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Baleba joined Brighton from Lille for £23.2m in August 2023
Chief football news reporter Published 21 August 2026 Manchester United have agreed a fee of up to £70m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.
The two clubs reached a breakthrough in negotiations on Friday evening, which left the 22-year-old free to complete his medical with the Old Trafford outfit this weekend.
United targeted the Cameroon international this week after deciding to strengthen their midfield further following the earlier arrivals of Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa .
They will pay an initial £65m, plus a potential £5m in add-ons, while the Seagulls have also negotiated a sell-on clause.
Baleba, who joined Brighton from Lille in 2023, is currently sidelined with an ankle injury he picked up during their pre-season training camp in Austria.
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