Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton and Hove Albion, according to multiple reports. United will reportedly pay �65million plus �5m in add-ons for the Cameroon international, a long-term target for the Red Devils. Baleba has been given permission to travel to Manchester to undergo a medical and complete the move.The Cameroon international had a disappointing 2025-26 campaign in which he made 35 appearances but failed to hit the heights of his first two seasons at the Amex.Baleba is sidelined with an ankle ligament injury but it is not thought to be a long-term problem.When he does return to fitness, the 22-year-old will add physicality and athleticism to a United midfield already bolstered in recent weeks by the arrivals of Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.With Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte, who is out with an injury suffered at the World Cup, also in the squad, the deal will allow boss Michael Carrick to focus his attention elsewhere.Uniteds primary other area of concern is at left-back. They have been linked with Barcelonas Alejandro Balde and are long-term admirers of Newcastle Uniteds Lewis Hall, but a move for the latter looks unlikely at this late stage of the transfer window. Topics Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Manchester United F.C. Premier League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Arsenal v Coventry City: Havertz and Saka get Gunners title defence off and running Nicholas McGee 21st August, 2026 Arsenal v Coventry City: Confirmed line-ups as champions kick off season against returning Sky Blues Nicholas McGee 21st August, 2026 Konsa hungry for more after completing Arsenal move Nicholas McGee 21st August, 2026 Hull City v Manchester United: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Mitch Fretton 21st August, 2026 Fantasy Premier League 2026/27: Why Im going without Erling Haaland: My Gameweek 1 FPL team reveal Blake Hurst 21st August, 2026 Fantasy Premier League 2026/27: Five forwards to target ahead of Gameweek 1 including a 5%-owned gem Blake Hurst 21st August, 2026
