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Manchester United are setting aside money for a successful summer transfer window, which explains the lack of activity in the market this month. The Red Devils are working to return to their heyday under INEOS, who have enjoyed mixed fortunes since taking charge as minority owners of the club.

They have already fired two managers during their short reign, parting ways with Erik ten Hag in November 2024 and then sacking his successor Ruben Amorim earlier this month. As the search for Sir Alex Ferguson’s heir continues, the Premier League giants are also working to strengthen their squad to support their revival.

After investing heavily in defense and attack over the past two summers, the focus this year is mainly on midfield. There have been rumors of reinforcements this month, but it appears United are reserving their money for the summer. A dynamic midfielder, possibly as a replacement for the outgoing Casemiro, is on the agenda, and one player still linked to the job is Carlos Baleba.

Casemiro’s heir apparent at Old Trafford

Brighton & Hove Albion tasked Baleba to replace Moises Caicedo, and after a slow start the Cameroonian has gone from strength to strength at the Amex. He was excellent last season, which led to talk of a possible move to United at the end of the season, but the transfer did not materialize.

However, the 22-year-old remains firmly in the Red Devils’ plans for this year, even if a January transfer is not in the cards. Baleba is a strong, powerful presence on the pitch who will add athleticism to United’s midfield and perhaps soften the impact of Casemiro’s departure.

This season, the Cameroonian has registered 21 appearances in all competitions for the Seagulls, including 17 starts. He missed part of the campaign due to AFCON duties, where he played alongside Bryan Mbeumo for his national team.

Carlos Baleba stats: 2025/26 season

Source: Transfer market.

A recent report by The Peoples Person stated that Baleba is keen to work with Mbeumo, who is like his ‘big brother’. Despite his problems this season, the Red Devils remain interested in the young midfielder.

While Brighton are set to demand around £100m for their prized signing at the end of the season, United are reportedly confident they can land him for a bargain price of £75m. An update on the saga has now been released.

United are ready to break the bank for Baleba

According to TEAMtalkUnited are ready to break their transfer record by securing a £100million move for Baleba this summer. The report states: “Manchester United can and intend to set a new club record by completing a £100m contract in the summer, and the midfielder in question is very much in favor of a move to Old Trafford.”

“Man Utd and Chelsea continue to keep tabs on Brighton’s highly rated midfielder Carlos Baleba, with both Premier League heavyweights maintaining a strong interest in the Cameroon international ahead of the summer transfer window.”

However, a move won’t be possible until the summer, with the report adding that Chelsea’s interest is not as strong as that of the Red Devils. Baleba was keen to move to Old Trafford last summer, and that desire has not gone away.

The report notes that the move could potentially break United’s current transfer record and surpass the £89.3 million they paid Juventus for Paul Pogba in the summer of 2016.

Final thoughts

United have been focusing on players who have proven themselves in the Premier League in recent times, with Elliot Anderson also on the club’s radar. However, with City reportedly stepping up their efforts to sign the Englishman, the Red Devils could be tempted to turn to Baleba.

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