Carlos Baleba’s camp just hit up Manchester United, looking to kickstart a transfer this summer, and honestly, you gotta respect the hustle. This isn’t just a casual inquiry; the Brighton midfielder’s people are actively trying to figure out if United is still in the game to sign him, especially now that the Ederson deal is off the table.
Baleba Is Driving This Dream Move
This isn’t Baleba’s first rodeo with Old Trafford, either. Manchester United has been tracking the 22-year-old Cameroon international for three seasons in the Premier League. They even explored a deal to sign him a whole year ago. Yeah, he had a bit of a mixed campaign at Brighton last season, but clearly, the folks at Old Trafford still rate him. Fabrizio Romano, the transfer guru himself, is reporting that this approach is coming straight from the player’s side. Baleba sees a move to United as a total “dream” and is absolutely buzzing to make it happen. You heard that right: the player is trying to engineer his own transfer. Romano said it plain and simple on his YouTube channel: “it’s from Baleba’s side that they are trying to understand if United can return for the boy or not.” This kid is super keen, and it’s all on United now.
United’s Midfield Hunt Gets Complicated
Manchester United definitely needs a defensive midfielder before the transfer window slams shut. They have already brought in Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos to bolster their midfield, but they are still looking for a third piece. Manu Kone from AS Roma is also apparently under consideration, alongside Baleba. United’s recruitment team had Baleba high on their list a year ago, so the interest isn’t new. But here’s the kicker: United was quoted around £100 million to sign Baleba last summer. After his “mixed campaign” last season, who knows how Brighton’s valuation has changed? It’s a huge question mark. United is checking the market, looking at all possibilities, but Baleba’s camp is putting the ball squarely in their court.
So, what’s next? The transfer window is still open, and United’s search for a defensive midfielder is clearly heating up. Will they go back for Baleba, especially with him so eager for the move? Or will they pivot to another option? The clock is ticking for United to figure out their midfield puzzle, and every fan is watching to see who they bring in to solidify that crucial spot.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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