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United Pushes for Baleba & Left-Back | Manchester United News

Manchester United are closing in on a deal for Brighton’s 22-year-old midfielder Carlos Baleba, reportedly for under £75 million after agreeing personal terms — their initial £65m bid with add-ons fell short of Brighton’s asking price. Seen as a dynamic box-to-box playmaker who could slot in alongside Santos, Baleba is viewed as a key energy boost for the midfield. Meanwhile, United race to finalize a left-back before Saturday’s clash at Hull, with Newcastle’s Lewis Hall and Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly top targets. With the season kickoff looming, every move counts as they aim to build depth…

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