Man Utd, Brighton and Carlos Baleba
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Manchester United fans have had their say on who the club should pursue now that the dream of signing Carlos Baleba this summer looks to be extinguished.Baleba pursuitAfter sealing a deal for
Brighton are keen to keep hold of Baleba, who is under contract until 2028 with the option of a further 12 months, and warned United it would take a fee around the £115 million ($156 million) Chelsea paid to sign Moisés Caicedo two years ago to get a deal for Baleba over the line.
Brighton are already preparing a Carlos Baleba replacement amid Manchester United interest in the Cameroonian.
Manchester United are progressing with their attempt to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.Ineos have handed Ruben Amorim four players ahead of the new season despite question marks over their
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TEAMtalk on MSNMan Utd ‘contemplating’ bid for £60m ‘incredible’ midfielder after ‘enquiries’ as Carlos Baleba hopes fade
Manchester United have baulked at Carlos Baleba’s price-tag and have identified Crystal Palace star Carlos Baleba as a potential alternative.
United's recruitment team are now exploring alternatives, including Athletic Club's Mikel Jauregizar, but they have already done the groundwork on a deal for Douglas Luiz. The Brazilian is available amid a disastrous Juventus spell, but Nottingham Forest are closing in on his signature.
The 21-year-old Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder has been United’s top target to strengthen in the No. 6 position.
Transfer news LIVE!Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are pressing on in their attempts to sign new players and make a strong start to the new Premier League season. Tottenham look set to make a splash in the market in coming days,
Manchester United are admirers of Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, talkSPORT understands. United are weighing up whether to test Palace’s resolve to keep Wharton after being told
Fabian Hurzeler's side concluded an unbeaten pre-season campaign against the Bundesliga club with the head coach's options bolstered
Carlos Baleba remains firmly in Brighton's plans. Head coach Fabian Hürzeler stated on Friday, August 15, 2025, that the player will not be leaving the club, despite approaches from Manchester United.
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Planet Football on MSNSix Carlos Baleba alternatives that Man Utd can target this summer: Hjulmand, Agoume…
We’ve identified six players that Manchester United could target as an alternative to Baleba. Manchester United were frequently linked with the Belgian powerhouse when he was at Everton. Onana ended up going to Aston Villa, while Manuel Ugarte bolstered Erik ten Hag’s midfield last summer. Penny for their thoughts on how that one worked out now.