Fabrizio Drops Update on Meeting Btw Baleba’s Agent & Man Utd
Manchester United Step Up Pursuit of Carlos Baleba, With Ruben Amorim Pushing for Deal
Manchester United’s transfer activity is set to ramp up as the club makes a serious push to sign Brighton & Hove Albion’s highly-rated midfielder, Carlos Baleba.
According to reports from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, United have held talks with Baleba’s agents and are now expected to approach Brighton directly this week to understand the conditions of a potential deal.
The move for Baleba, 21, comes despite United not actively seeking another midfielder at this moment. However, it is understood that manager Ruben Amorim is a huge admirer of the Cameroonian and sees him as the crucial missing piece in his midfield for the upcoming season.
Amorim is believed to have made his desire for Baleba clear in internal club meetings, telling the board that the acquisition of a top midfielder and potentially a goalkeeper would turn a good transfer window into a fantastic one.
This new development suggests that Manchester United’s hierarchy believes a deal is achievable. While Brighton are known to be tough negotiators and are under no pressure to sell, United are confident that Baleba himself is keen on the move to Old Trafford.
This has been supported by reports that a number of United players have been in contact with Baleba as part of a charm offensive to convince him to join the club.
Baleba, who joined Brighton from Lille, has impressed with his energetic and all-action style of play, drawing comparisons to a young N’Golo Kanté.
His ability to break up play, carry the ball, and progress it forward is seen as the perfect fit for Amorim’s system, and a potential upgrade on current options like Manuel Ugarte.
A deal for Baleba would not be cheap, with Brighton reportedly valuing the player at a figure exceeding £100 million. This would likely require United to make a significant sale, but the club’s confidence in the player and Amorim’s strong desire to have him suggests that they are prepared to push hard to get their man.
