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Manchester United Makes £65 Million Bid for Carlos Baleba

Manchester United has submitted a bid for Brighton's Carlos Baleba amidst midfield changes.

19 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Manchester United has made a bid of £65 million for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba as part of their efforts to rebuild the midfield. The offer reportedly includes £60 million upfront plus £5 million in add-ons, according to several sources.

Despite the substantial offer, the bid falls short of Brighton's valuation of the 22-year-old Cameroon international. Brighton has previously valued Baleba at around £100 million during the previous summer transfer window.

Sources indicate that Baleba has already agreed to personal terms with Manchester United as the club seeks to enhance its squad. The midfielder has been identified as a target by the club since last summer.

The current bid is considered less than Brighton's expected price for Baleba, with reports suggesting that Manchester United anticipates being able to secure a deal for less than £75 million.

Manchester United's move for Baleba follows the additions of Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos to their squad this summer, highlighting their intent to strengthen their midfield options.

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