Baleba Move Signals United’s New Spending Era | MLS News

MLS News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Manchester United is set to pull off a savvy midfield coup by signing Carlos Baleba from Brighton for far less than his previous valuation — signaling a bold new era of smart, cost-effective transfers. With Sir Jim Ratcliffe now steering sporting decisions, the club’s strategy has shifted dramatically from past “dumb money” spending. Already this summer, they’ve landed Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos at fractionally lower prices, revamping their midfield without breaking the bank. Baleba’s dip in form last season — even starting on the bench against United — likely contributed to his…