Overview
- Fabrizio Romano said Friday that the 2025 personal-terms understanding with Carlos Baleba still stands and that the midfielder wants to join Manchester United.
- United sources have played down talk of any summer agreement being in place and say only that contact with Baleba’s camp has been maintained.
- Reporting from TEAMtalk says Brighton want more than £70m, while other outlets have suggested about £50m, leaving a clear valuation gap to resolve.
- Manchester United plan to sign at least two midfielders as Casemiro departs and Manuel Ugarte is expected to leave, which raises the priority of a deal.
- Journalist Nicolo Schira reports Chelsea are preparing to rival United for Baleba, which could increase pressure to meet Brighton’s asking price.