Manchester United near agreement to sign Carlos Baleba
Manchester United are close to an agreement with Brighton to sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba after reviving their interest in the player, according to the BBC, Sky Sports and Yahoo Sports. Talks were continuing as the clubs worked toward a full deal. Neither club had announced completion of the transfer.
Why it matters
Completing the transfer would strengthen United's midfield and require Brighton to replace an important young player.
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Part of the August 19, 2026 brief.