Manchester United Pursues Brighton's Carlos Baleba as Midfield Reinforcement

Manchester United is actively negotiating to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton as they aim to enhance their midfield. This move comes after the club recently secured Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa.

United has reportedly made an initial offer of £60 million, plus an additional £5 million, although this amount is expected to be insufficient. Discussions are ongoing, and there is optimism that the transfer will be finalized soon.

Baleba, who has made 112 appearances for Brighton since his transfer from Lille in August 2023, is recovering from an ankle injury. His addition would provide Manchester United with more options in midfield, complementing the existing players like Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes. The club is also looking to address the need for a new left-back as part of their summer recruitment strategy.