Manchester United are in talks to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion, with negotiations moving toward an agreement. The Athletic reports United have made an offer of around £60 million plus about £5 million in add-ons for the 22-year-old midfielder.
Yahoo Sports reports that United’s opening bid is rejected, but the club remains confident about reaching a deal. It characterizes United’s approach as iterative, with the first offer not meeting Brighton’s valuation while discussions continue. The reports suggest the structure of the proposal—base fee plus performance-related add-ons—is central to narrowing the gap between the sides.
Across the outlets, the core points are consistent: United are actively negotiating with Brighton for Baleba, the player is 22, and the fee is in the region of the mid–£60 million range, with add-ons included. The main difference is the description of the exact figures and the emphasis on confidence despite the initial rejection.
