Manchester United are on the verge of a major midfield upgrade, set to land 22-year-old Carlos Baleba from Brighton in a £65 million deal — £60m upfront, plus £5m add-ons. Talks are reportedly smooth despite the offer falling short of Brighton’s initial asking price. This isn’t the first time United eyed Baleba; they tried last year without success, but this time personal terms are agreed and the player himself has been pushing hard for the move. Though he’ll miss the start of the season with an ankle ligament injury sustained in pre-season, his 92 top-flight appearances for Brighton signal solid experience. His arrival joins new signings Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, and while United may still target left-back options like Myles Lewis-Skelly or Lewis Hall, Baleba could be the key midfielder that unlocks their next phase.
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