There has been plenty of focus on the transfer window Manchester United are having.
Despite a whole new forward line, it is accepted that United still need plenty of surgery to their side. A
After all, they finished 15th last season.
One of the areas that has been most identified as a weakness is the midfield.
Manuel Ugarte had an underwhelming debut season in Manchester, and Casemiro is past his best.
As a result, they have been targeting Carlos Baleba of Brighton and Hove Albion.
Having joined the South Coast side in 2023, his consistent performances have had several sides on alert.
He would give United elite ball carrying and athleticism in the midfield – things they seriously lack.
However, David Ornstein has this afternoon reported that United are not planning to proceed with a move for Baleba this summer.
His report states that Brighton were clear he is not for sale. The midfielder was keen on a move, but isn’t unhappy at the club.
This would have been a big signing for United, but also an incredibly expensive transaction.
You’d hope they had alternatives in mind – but nothing is surprising anymore.
As for Baleba himself, another top year at Brighton, and you’d imagine he will have a host of elite clubs after him next summer.
Perhaps even in the winter, after he has completed the AFCON with Cameroon.
🚨 Man Utd not planning to proceed with Carlos Baleba move this summer. Indirect + direct contact between clubs but Brighton clear not for sale & level of fee to consider deal too high. 21yo midfielder keen on #MUFC but not unhappy at #BHAFC @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/PrsYxEk94g
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 15, 2025
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