Man Utd considers Kone and Baleba for midfield signing this summer
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 11:10 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Manchester United is reviewing options for a third midfield signing, focusing on Roma's Manu Kone and Brighton's Carlos Baleba. The club has previously expressed interest in Baleba, despite his inconsistent form last season. While there have been movements towards a potential deal for Baleba, no official negotiations have occurred yet. Kone is seen as a valuable alternative, with reports indicating that United is leading the pursuit for him, although any imminent transfer seems unlikely. Meanwhile, United has already secured two midfielders this summer, Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, for a combined fee of £85 million.
- •United prioritizes a third midfielder signing this summer.
- •Manu Kone and Carlos Baleba are strong consideration targets.
- •No official contact regarding Baleba has been made yet.
- •Kone's transfer fee demands may be lower than Baleba's.
- •United has already signed Tielemans and Santos this summer.
"Roma's Manu Kone and Brighton's Carlos Baleba are two options who are being strongly considered by Manchester United as their search for a third midfield signing continues.
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