Manchester United could launch £50m move for Brighton star Carlos Baleba

Manchester United invested closely to improve their ahead line final yr, bringing in Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. 

The membership’s precedence this summer time is strengthening the midfield. 

Casemiro has already introduced he’ll go away United on the finish of the season, whereas Manuel Ugarte faces an unsure future at Previous Trafford. 

The Crimson Devils made an method for Carlos Baleba final summer time, however Brighton & Hove Albion turned down their provide. 

United have reignited their curiosity regardless of the Cameroonian’s struggles this season. 

They’re contemplating a number of choices and a transfer for Baleba is highly-plausible after private phrases have been broadly agreed on his behalf final summer time, per The Athletic. 

United have been able to pay £75 million for the 22-year-old final yr, however now really feel a price round £50m would characterize truthful worth. 

Baleba has suffered a dip in kind in 2025-26 after enjoying a pivotal position in serving to Brighton end eighth within the Premier League. 

He has featured in 27 league video games this time period, however has accomplished 90 minutes solely 3 times. 

United have been linked with many high midfielders forward of the summer time switch window, together with Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton and Sandro Tonali. 

The most recent identify to be related to the Manchester giants is Bournemouth’s Alex Scott. 

The 22-year-old produced a person of the match show in opposition to United final month, earlier than scoring the winner at Arsenal. 

Michael Carrick’s aspect are mentioned to be most impressed along with his character and talent to run with the ball and get ahead. 

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