Manchester United were widely expected to overhaul their midfield in 2026. Ideally, that transformation should have kicked off last summer, yet it never materialised.
Ineos had already identified Brighton & Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba as a prime target. However, their move for the Cameroon international was swiftly rebuffed by the Seagulls.
The 22‑year‑old was labelled not for sale, and the Red Devils saw little sense in forcing the issue.
Naturally, the transfer was always likely to be revisited. United even dropped a telling hint by refusing to pursue stop‑gap signings, signalling their intent to wait for the right moment.
Transfer plans and Baleba hope
As Rob Dawson revealed via ESPN:
“United are hoping to bring in at least one high‑level midfielder in the summer with another, cheaper option to supplement them.”
It is increasingly clear that United will go all out to finally secure a marquee midfield signing. The Sun suggest that the player could well be Baleba.
The UK outlet reported:
“Man Utd growing increasingly confident of Carlos Baleba transfer as they look to transform midfield.”
“United are becoming more optimistic about prising Baleba away from the Amex in the summer.”
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