Manchester United finalize transfer agreement for Carlos Baleba from Brighton
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Manchester United have agreed to terms with Brighton and Hove Albion to sign midfielder Carlos Baleba for £65 million, with an additional £5 million in add-ons. This acquisition marks the third midfield signing for United this summer as they aim to revitalize their midfield following several departures, including Casemiro. Baleba, who recently dealt with an ankle ligament injury, is not expected to be available for immediate selection. The deal is set to increase United's summer spending to £155 million as they continue to pursue additional reinforcements ahead of the September transfer deadline.
- •Manchester United agree to sign Carlos Baleba for £65 million plus add-ons.
- •Baleba becomes United's third midfield signing of the summer.
- •The deal increases United's summer expenditure to £155 million.
- •Baleba is expected to be unavailable for immediate selection due to injury.
- •The transfer comes as United seek a left-back before the window closes.
- 9:30 PMThe Guardian Sport — Manchester United agree deal for Carlos Baleba to continue midfield rebuild
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester United set to sign Carlos Baleba
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester United agree to terms on Carlos Baleba transfer as midfield makeover continues
"Brighton midfielder will join Tielemans and Santos Club’s most expensive summer signing at initial £65m Manchester United have agreed a deal worth an initial £65m for Carlos Baleba and the Brighton midfielder will have his medical this weekend in Manchester. If the 22-year-old is signed he will be the third midfielder added to Michael Carrick’s squad in the window. Baleba, a No 6, will join Youri Tielemans, a No 8, and Andrey Santos, who is also a holding player. Continue reading...
"Manchester United will complete the signing of Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba, per multiple reports, after agreeing to a deal with Brighton & Hove Albion this week. The Reds reportedly reached a deal on a £70m total package, including £65m with £5m in add ons, per David Ornstein. Baleba will travel to Manchester and finalize the […]
"Carlos Baleba is set to become Manchester United's third midfield signing of the summer after the Red Devils reached an agreement with Brighton and Hove Albion to sign the Cameroonian
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 21, 2026, 9:30 PMManchester United agree deal for Carlos Baleba to continue midfield rebuild
Brighton midfielder will join Tielemans and Santos Club’s most expensive summer signing at initial £65m Manchester United have agreed a deal worth an initial £65m for Carlos Baleba and the Brighton midfielder will have his medical this weekend in Manchester. If the 22-year-old is signed he will be the third midfielder added to Michael Carrick’s squad in the window. Baleba, a No 6, will join Youri Tielemans, a No 8, and Andrey Santos, who is also a holding player. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 9:24 PMManchester United set to sign Carlos Baleba
Manchester United will complete the signing of Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba, per multiple reports, after agreeing to a deal with Brighton & Hove Albion this week. The Reds reportedly reached a deal on a £70m total package, including £65m with £5m in add ons, per David Ornstein. Baleba will travel to Manchester and finalize the […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 8:23 PMManchester United agree to terms on Carlos Baleba transfer as midfield makeover continues
Carlos Baleba is set to become Manchester United's third midfield signing of the summer after the Red Devils reached an agreement with Brighton and Hove Albion to sign the Cameroonian
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