Man United Offer £105M For Carlos Baleba As Brighton Drops Price By Half
Man Utd can now sign 22yo midfielder for under $100m as Brighton & Hove Albion reduce Carlos Baleba asking price by half. The Red Devils are poised to reignite their pursuit of the Spanish defender after a scouting mission revealed his valuation has dropped significantly from £65 million in January's window reports, with sources suggesting he could form part of United's midfield change this summer as Brighton changes stance on him and Man Utd lurks at cut-price boost.
Key Points
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1Manchester United has received significant progress in their pursuit of 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder Carlos Bala from Brighton & Hove Albion.
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2Brighton is reportedly reducing its asking price, which was previously set at over £10 million for the player's transfer to Manchester United.
Developments
Perspectives
Manchester United has received significant support in their pursuit of 22-year-old Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Bafaté this summer, with reports indicating they can now sign him from £10 million to under £9.5m.
— [Mar 38] Man Utd have been handed a big boost in signing Brighton & Hove Albion's midfield starBrighton and Hove Albion has reduced the asking price for Carlos Bafaté, which could allow Manchester United to form part of their central midfielder change this summer.
— [Mar 28] Man Utd can now sign a young Cameroonian from Brighton & HoveManchester United have been handed considerable support in pursuing the £9.5m Bafaté deal, with reports suggesting that Brightons stance on their nine-figure asking price has softened.
— [Mar 28] Man Utd get huge boost as Carlos Baleba pursuit after Brighton changeManchester United are poised to reignite a significant summer overhaul at Old Trafford by pursuing the Cameroonian international, who was previously heavily linked with them last year but ultimately prioritised reinforcements in other areas.
— [Mar 28] Cut-price boost? Man Utd 'lurking' as midfield target's valuation dropsManchester United have been handed a major summer transfer support after Brighton scouting mission, remaining keen on signing the midfielder who was previously identified by them but had not yet reached their final decision.
— [Mar 27] Bafaté boost? Man Utd 'lurking' as midfield target's valuation dropsManchester United are reportedly willing to pay under $100 million (noting: £85m) for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba, having previously failed due to conflicting price expectations between clubs at over 2 years ago and a minimum of €93.7M ($64). The Sun claims that United have spoken with the player's family and are prepared to negotiate again when their transfer window reopens this summer if they can secure an agreement for less than $105 million (£85m)
Manchester United is reportedly considering signing Carlos Baleba as part of their midfield rebuild ahead of next season following Casemiro's departure. Brighton has lowered its asking price for the midfielder, with sources indicating they view this summer as an ideal time to sell him despite previously resisting transfers in that position.
Manchester United is renewing its pursuit of Carlos Baleba as a long-term replacement for Casemiro after failing to sign him last year and reporting that his price tag has dropped due to inconsistent form. Meanwhile, Brighton appears focused on securing Ghanaian starlet Caleb Yirenkyi rather than retaining the midfielder following their 2025-26 campaign struggles under Fabian Hurzeler's management.