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‘It will not be a problem’ - Man Utd advance on Carlos Baleba transfer
Carlo Garganese
- Updated: 10 Aug 2025 06:12 BST
- 4 min read
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Manchester United are continuing to push for the signing of Carlos Baleba, Fabrizio Romano has revealed.
David Ornstein first revealed a few days ago that United had initiated contact with Brighton for their star midfielder.
Current ETV
Carlos Baleba
DM, M (C)
Brighton
Carlos Baleba
DM, M (C)
Brighton
ETV Range
€49.8M - €60.9M
This was soon confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, who in his latest YouTube video has revealed that United are now increasing their efforts to sign the 21-year-old.
What did Romano say?
"Man Utd are speaking again and again, even on Saturday, with the agents of Carlos Baleba about the contract and salary,” Romano said on his YouTube channel
"United want to advance on the player's side and then see what happens with Brighton..
"Man Utd want to try.
“The player is not closing the door on Man Utd.
“The contract will not be a problem for Man Utd.
“Brighton do not want to sell the player and will make life very difficult for Man Utd.”
In potentially good news for United, Baleba missed Brighton's friendly against Wolfsburg on Saturday, officially due to injury.
The Red Devils are looking to have a blockbuster end to the transfer window, having also confirmed the €85 million signing of Benjamin Sesko from Leipzig on Saturday.
Despite the fact that almost €250m has been spent without meaningful outgoings, Man Utd still plan to make more signings.
One area Ruben Amorim has been keen to strengthen ever since he arrived at Old Trafford is the midfield. The Portuguese wants more dynamism and energy in his engine room, and Man Utd are now seeking out potential options.
Signed as a replacement for Moises Caicedo after his move to Chelsea in 2023, Baleba has proved a worthy successor, and this hasn't gone unnoticed, with the Cameroon international regularly linked with bigger clubs.
Baleba has made 77 appearances for Brighton, scoring four goals.
He was named Brighton's Young Player of the Season last season.
He has been capped seven times by Cameroon.
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