Manchester United, Brighton and Carlos Baleba
Friday
Manchester United have agreed a deal worth up to £70m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. United will pay £65m initially plus £5m in add-ons, with the Cameroon international now cleared to undergo a medical this weekend.
The agreement converts United’s recent pursuit into a club-to-club breakthrough after Brighton previously demanded a much larger fee. Baleba wants the move and would add athleticism to Michael Carrick’s midfield following the departures and injuries affecting United’s current options.