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Manchester United considers signing Baleba ahead of transfer deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:43 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Manchester United considers signing Baleba ahead of transfer deadline

Summary

Manchester United is exploring a move for Carlos Baleba, a midfielder previously targeted last year. The interest comes after Baleba's reduced playing time at Brighton, where he made 23 starts and eight substitute appearances in the 2025-26 Premier League season, down from 31 starts the previous year. Baleba is currently recovering from an ankle ligament injury that will keep him out for another two to three weeks, ruling him out of United's Premier League opener against Hull. His potential signing could enhance United's midfield options as the transfer deadline approaches.

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Status Watch

•Manchester United is interested in signing Carlos Baleba.
•Baleba had a reduced role at Brighton with 23 starts last season.
•He is out for two to three weeks due to an ankle injury.
•United's opening match is against Hull this Saturday.

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10:43 AMYahoo Sports — Baleba an 'interesting' move for Man Utd

What they're saying

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This is an interesting move by Manchester United. On one side, it makes perfect sense. Thirty-one starts and three substitute appearances in the Premier League in 2024-25 became 23 starts and eight substitute appearances in 2025-26, highlighting a dip in form and value to Fabian Hurzeler in a campaign when Brighton secured European football for only the second time in their history.
— Yahoo Sports

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