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Manchester United are still keen on signing Carlos Baleba, despite missing out on Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes. Brighton's huge valuation of the midfielder is a major stumbling block, with the club wanting around £100M for him.
What happened?
Manchester United's pursuit of Carlos Baleba has been ongoing, but the club's valuation of the player is a major obstacle.
Why it matters for Manchester United
The signing of Carlos Baleba would be a major coup for Manchester United, who are currently 3rd in the Premier League with 71 points from 38 games.
What comes next?
Manchester United will need to negotiate with Brighton to reach a mutually agreeable fee for the midfielder. The club's next fixture is against AC Milan on 2026-08-15.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 3rd in Premier League, 71 pts, 20W-11D-7L from 38 games |
| Recent form | WWDWW |
| Goals this season | 69 scored, 50 conceded (+19 goal difference) |
| Title race | 14 points behind leaders Arsenal |
| Last result | Brighton 0-3 Manchester United (2026-05-24) |
| Currently sidelined | Casemiro, B. Sesko, M. de Ligt |
