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Carlos Baleba nearing transfer to Manchester United amid midfield struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:19 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Carlos Baleba nearing transfer to Manchester United amid midfield struggles

Summary

Manchester United is closing in on the signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion for £70 million. This comes after United faced a tough start to the season, highlighted by a 2-0 loss to Hull City, where new midfield signings Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos struggled. United has dealt with the departure of Manuel Ugarte due to injury and Casemiro to Inter Miami, necessitating further investment in their midfield. Baleba, who has shown promise in previous seasons, is expected to enhance United's midfield dynamics and defensive capabilities. The club aims to finalize a five-year deal soon.

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•United targeting Carlos Baleba for £70 million from Brighton.
•Team lost 2-0 to Hull City with underwhelming midfield performance.
•Casemiro's departure and Ugarte's injury create urgent need for reinforcements.
•Baleba known for his athleticism and passing ability.
•United expected to complete a five-year contract with Baleba soon.

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5:19 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Baleba can’t arrive soon enough for Manchester United

What they're saying

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All things considered, it has been a fairly quiet transfer window for Manchester United. However, the one area where there has been significant noise is in midfield. They’ve lost Manuel Ugarte to an ACL injury, and they’ve also allowed Casemiro to join Inter Miami on a free transfer. In addition to backup goalkeeper Karl Darlow, […]
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