Carlos Baleba poised for Manchester United debut against Tottenham Hotspur
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Carlos Baleba could make his expected debut for Manchester United on Saturday against Tottenham Hotspur. The 22-year-old midfielder joined United for $88.7 million plus add-ons in August but has been sidelined by an ankle injury. His arrival comes as United seeks to resolve early-season struggles, having only won once in five matches. Baleba aims to provide much-needed athleticism and defensive capability to the midfield as United faces ongoing challenges in that area.
- •Baleba signed for $88.7 million from Brighton in August.
- •He has missed matches due to an ankle injury.
- •United has won only once in their first five league matches.
- •Baleba is known for his defensive skills and press resistance.
- •Match against Spurs is critical for United's midfield balance.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Will Carlos Baleba fix Manchester United? Three big questions ahead of potential debut
- 8:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Will Carlos Baleba fix Manchester United? Three big questions ahead of potential debut
"As the Premier League returns, we dive into the signing who could boost United’s midfield – or confuse things further Carlos Baleba cost Manchester United $88.7m (£65m) plus $6.8m (£5m) in add-ons when they signed him from Brighton in August. He may be worth even more now despite the fact that the Cameroonian has yet to debut for his new club. Many United fans are counting on Baleba to be a one-man solution to their early-season problems. No pressure. An ankle injury kept Baleba on the sidelines as Michael Carrick’s side struggled against Everton, Manchester City and Fulham. The 22-year-old joined United just a few days after the opening-weekend defeat to Hull City, so he’d already had a preview of his new team’s troubles to come. The scale of Baleba’s task has grown since then. Continue reading...
"As the Premier League returns, we dive into the signing who could boost United’s midfield – or confuse things further
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 8:00 AMWill Carlos Baleba fix Manchester United? Three big questions ahead of potential debut
As the Premier League returns, we dive into the signing who could boost United’s midfield – or confuse things further
- The Guardian SportOct 9, 2026, 8:00 AMWill Carlos Baleba fix Manchester United? Three big questions ahead of potential debut
As the Premier League returns, we dive into the signing who could boost United’s midfield – or confuse things further Carlos Baleba cost Manchester United $88.7m (£65m) plus $6.8m (£5m) in add-ons when they signed him from Brighton in August. He may be worth even more now despite the fact that the Cameroonian has yet to debut for his new club. Many United fans are counting on Baleba to be a one-man solution to their early-season problems. No pressure. An ankle injury kept Baleba on the sidelines as Michael Carrick’s side struggled against Everton, Manchester City and Fulham. The 22-year-old joined United just a few days after the opening-weekend defeat to Hull City, so he’d already had a preview of his new team’s troubles to come. The scale of Baleba’s task has grown since then. Continue reading...
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