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Manchester United agree deal for Carlos Baleba to continue midfield rebuild

The Guardian UK Friday 21 August 2026, 21:30 UTC By Jamie Jackson 1 min read
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Brighton midfielder will join Tielemans and SantosClub’s most expensive summer signing at initial £65mManchester 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.

  • 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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