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Manchester United finalizes midfield signings ahead of new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:06 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Manchester United finalizes midfield signings ahead of new season

Summary

Manchester United's midfield reconstruction approaches completion with recent signings of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. Following significant speculation around potential targets like Aurelien Tchouameni and Alex Scott, discussions have intensified regarding a transfer for Fulham's Carlos Baleba. United submitted an initial offer for Baleba, estimated at £65 million, which is anticipated to fall short. The club expects discussions to continue, and Baleba's addition would provide manager Michael Carrick with further depth as he seeks to finalize the midfield ahead of the upcoming campaign.

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Status Watch

•United signed Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa.
•Reports suggest interest in Fulham's Carlos Baleba is ongoing.
•An initial £65 million offer for Baleba is considered insufficient.
•Talks are expected to continue regarding Baleba's transfer.
•United's midfield includes options like Mason Mount and Tyler Fletcher.

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5:06 AMYahoo Sports — 'Carrick will have variety and options'

What they're saying

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Manchester United's midfield reconstruction is nearing completion. After signing Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa in the space of 24 hours of each other last month, there has been an element of 'will-they, won't-they' about the past five weeks. Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni was heavily touted, so too Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Roma's Manu Kone.
— Yahoo Sports

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