Manchester United faces challenges in pursuit of Carlos Baleba
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 5:10 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Manchester United is encountering difficulties in acquiring Carlos Baleba as a replacement for Casemiro. Despite previous interest, the club has stepped away due to Brighton & Hove Albion's £100 million valuation, which has not decreased despite Baleba's struggles last season. With other midfield targets also falling off the board, United may need to explore lower-cost alternatives, including Tyler Adams and Sander Berge, or look beyond the Premier League altogether. The situation remains fluid as United continues their search for a suitable addition to their midfield.
- •United is interested in Carlos Baleba but deterred by Brighton's asking price.
- •The club has lost out on several midfield targets this summer.
- •Brighton maintains Baleba's valuation despite his poor form last season.
- •United may pursue Tyler Adams or Sander Berge as alternatives.
- •Additional potential targets lie outside the Premier League.
- 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — Carlos Baleba: Why United are not pushing harder revealed
"Manchester United may face further disappointment in their search for a Premier League-proven star to replace the departing Casemiro.Ederson has already been signed, but the Brazilian was added to inc...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- LaLiga•Jul 3, 2026, 5:40 AMAurelien Tchouameni: United strike gold in pursuit of Real Madrid star
- FIFA World Cup•Jul 3, 2026, 5:00 AMShould Anthony Gordon start ahead of Marcus Rashford for England against Mexico?
- Champions League•Jul 3, 2026, 5:00 AMThe Xhaka Saga Shows Football’s Uncomfortable Reality
- EPL•Jul 3, 2026, 5:00 AMCan Habib Diarra And Noah Sadiki Use The World Cup As A Springboard?
- EPL•Jul 3, 2026, 5:00 AMUnlocking the Vault: Why Sunderland Holds All the Cards in the New SCR Era
- EPL•Jul 3, 2026, 4:03 AMFuchs had no more to give says Newport chairman
