Manchester United agree deal for Carlos Baleba to continue midfield rebuild
Manchester United has reached an agreement to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba for an initial £65 million. The move is part of manager Michael Carrick's strategy to strengthen the team's midfield spine.
Why it matters
Significant investment in professional sports reflects the high-stakes nature of Premier League squad building.
Carlos Baleba will have a medical this weekend after Manchester United agreed a deal worth an initial £65m to sign him. Carlos Baleba will have a medical this weekend after Manchester United agreed a deal worth an initial £65m to sign him. Manchester United Manchester United agree deal for Carlos Baleba to continue midfield rebuild Brighton midfielder will join Tielemans and Santos
Club’s most expensive summer signing at initial £65m
Prefer the Guardian on Google Manchester United have agreed a deal worth an initial £65m for Carlos Baleba and the Brighton midfielder will have his medical this weekend in Manchester.
If the 22-year-old is signed he will be the third midfielder added to Michael Carrick’s squad in the window. Baleba, a No 6, will join Youri Tielemans, a No 8, and Andrey Santos, who is also a holding player.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in