Manchester United’s summer transfer activity continues to be a hot topic as the club seeks to reshape its squad ahead of the new Premier League season.
Ruben Amorim, the club’s manager, has been clear about the type of player he wants to strengthen the midfield, especially after some lacklustre performances in that area last term.
Across the league, there’s an increasing emphasis on aggressive, athletic midfielders who can dictate play and break up opposition attacks — qualities that have become essential for top Premier League teams.
As clubs prepare to wrap up their transfer business, the race for emerging talent has intensified, with scouts and executives working overtime to identify key targets.
Brighton & Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba has attracted widespread attention for his dynamic style, with several Premier League sides monitoring his situation closely.
According to journalist Ben Jacobs via GIVEMESPORT YouTube channel, Ruben Amorim has been pushing hard behind the scenes, urging the club’s owners and key decision-makers Jason Wilcox and Christopher Vivell to act decisively.
“Ruben Amorim is telling his owners and Jason Wilcox and Christopher Vivell go and bid NOW [for Carlos Baleba].
“Show a sign of ambition. Get me a ball winner, find me an athlete in the middle of the park,” Jacobs revealed.
Despite Brighton’s firm stance that Carlos Baleba is not for sale, Manchester United are reportedly ready to try and force a deal, showing their determination to add quality and grit to their midfield ranks.
The club recognises the importance of securing a player who combines physicality with technical ability, and Baleba fits the bill perfectly.
United’s urgency to act reflects a desire to make a statement of intent for the upcoming season and to provide Ruben Amorim with the tools necessary to compete at the highest level.
The negotiations promise to be complex, but if United succeed, Baleba could become a pivotal figure at Old Trafford in the months and years to come.
As the transfer window approaches its critical stages, fans will be watching closely to see if United can turn this bold ambition into reality.
