Carlos Baleba adapts to training at Manchester United following transfer

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Carlos Baleba adapts to training at Manchester United following transfer
Summary

Manchester United completed the signing of midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion for a fee of £70 million. The 22-year-old is currently undergoing recovery work at Carrington for an ankle injury that kept him out of pre-season friendlies. Club staff have noted his positive demeanor during his first week of training at the facility. While there is a possibility for a debut against Fulham on September 20, the club may opt to wait until the match against Tottenham Hotspur on October 10 to ensure full fitness. Michael Carrick is expected to maintain his current midfield pairing of Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans for the upcoming match against Everton.

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  • Manchester United paid £70 million to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion.
  • Baleba is currently rehabilitating an ankle injury at the Carrington training complex.
  • The midfielder is targeting a return to match fitness by mid-September.
  • A debut against Fulham is possible but a match against Tottenham Hotspur may be more likely.
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