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Fakayejo Paul
Manchester United have submitted a official proposal worth £60 million guaranteed plus £5 million in performance-related add-ons to Brighton & Hove Albion for 22-year-old Cameroon international midfielder Carlos Baleba.
While the £65 million total package sits slightly below Brighton’s initial valuation, discussions between both hierarchies remain constructive as all parties work toward finalizing an agreement.
Key Transaction Details
- Personal Terms Agreed: Manchester United have prepared a five-year contract (until 2031), with player side agreements fully settled ahead of potential medical tests.
- Midfield Rebuild Priority: Michael Carrick has prioritized additional physical presence and defensive coverage in midfield following injuries to Manuel Ugarte and Mason Mount.
- Third Summer Arrival in Engine Room: If completed, Baleba will become United’s third major midfield recruit of the window, following earlier deals for Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.