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Manchester United set to finalize £70m deal for Carlos Baleba

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:54 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Manchester United set to finalize £70m deal for Carlos Baleba

Summary

Manchester United is nearing a £70 million agreement to sign midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton. The club has made a £65 million bid and is reportedly in active negotiations. Baleba has long been on United’s radar, with recruitment officials having praised his technical ability and character. His signing would be the final piece in the club's midfield overhaul, complementing recent additions Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. Ongoing talks suggest that a deal could soon be finalized.

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•United has submitted a £65 million bid for Carlos Baleba.
•Negotiations with Brighton are ongoing for a £70 million deal.
•Baleba's character and technical skills were major factors in United's interest.
•He would join Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans in a midfield rebuild.
•A final agreement is expected soon as talks progress.

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6:50 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Manchester United closing in on £70m signing

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Manchester United step up Carlos Baleba move as £70m deal comes into viewManchester United’s midfield rebuild appears to be entering its decisive phase, with TeamTalk reporting that Carlos Baleba h...
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