Manchester United are entering the final stretch of the summer transfer window, with attention firmly on how the squad will be shaped ahead of the new season.
The Red Devils have already invested heavily in attacking talent, with Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Diego Leon, and Benjamin Sesko joining the club.
Across the Premier League, clubs are also finalising deals, meaning negotiations are increasingly fast-paced and competitive.
Supporters are eager to see how United will balance high-profile signings with squad needs in midfield and defence.
Amid this busy period, one of the club’s top transfer targets has recently made his intentions clear.
Carlos Baleba has reportedly made his feelings on a potential move to Manchester United known, as contacts between the clubs continue.
United are working to add a midfielder to complement their summer acquisitions, with Carlos Baleba identified as the top target.
Fabrizio Romano has described the situation as “very difficult,” due not only to the reported £100 million valuation but also to Brighton’s firm stance, with the South Coast club “still not giving an official number” and signalling that they “don’t want to sell.”
Romano draws comparisons to Brighton’s handling of Moises Caicedo two years ago, when the club also refused to set a price until late in the window, eventually leading to a bidding situation involving Liverpool and Chelsea.
Despite this, United “are still there,” maintaining contact with Baleba’s agents and gauging how far Brighton are willing to go.
Crucially, Baleba himself is ready to join immediately if a deal can be struck, with personal terms and United’s lack of European football not an obstacle, as per Fabrizio Romano via YouTube.
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The Red Devils have consistently followed a blueprint for their summer transfers, ensuring that the player is committed to Amorim’s project before negotiating terms.
Baleba appears to have bought into United’s vision, giving the club a potential edge in discussions with Brighton.
While the South Coast club are renowned for tough negotiations and minimal concessions, Baleba’s interest could help push the door open and bring the move closer to reality.
For now, United must continue to weigh their options and decide whether to persevere with negotiations or consider alternative midfield targets as the window enters its final weeks.
The Baleba saga looks set to be one of the key stories of the summer.
