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Manchester United agree deal for Carlos Baleba to continue midfield rebuild

The Guardian Australia - Sport · 22 August 2026 at 7:30 am

Manchester United agree deal for Carlos Baleba to continue midfield rebuild

Brighton midfielder will join Tielemans and Santos Club’s most expensive summer signing at initial £65m Manchester United have agreed a deal worth an initial £65m for Carlos Baleba and the Brighton midfielder will have his medical this weekend in Manchester.

If the 22-year-old is signed he will be the third midfielder added to Michael Carrick’s squad in the window.

Baleba, a No 6, will join Youri Tielemans, a No 8, and Andrey Santos, who is also a holding player.

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Manchester United agree deal for Carlos Baleba to continue midfield rebuild

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