Manchester United have reached an agreement with Brighton to sign midfielder Carlos Baleba for a £70m transfer fee, according to BBC Sport and Sky Sports. The 22-year-old midfielder is scheduled to undergo a medical examination at Old Trafford ahead of the proposed move, as The Athletic reports.
Transfer Details and Fee Structure
The agreed £70m valuation for Baleba marks a notable shift from previous valuations. According to reporting by BBC Sport, Manchester United previously faced a potential price tag approaching a nine-figure sum when they monitored the player 12 months ago. The reduced fee reflects a dip in form during the 2025–26 Premier League campaign under Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler, where Baleba’s starts dropped from 31 appearances in the 2024–25 season down to 23 starts and eight substitute appearances.
Squad Integration and Tactical Fit
Targets the box-to-box midfielder profile to bolster a squad that added midfielders Manuel Ugarte and Christian Eriksen in previous windows.
Brighton’s Season Context
Brighton sanctioned the departure following a historic campaign that saw the south coast club secure European qualification for only the second time in their history.
FAQ
- What is the transfer fee for Carlos Baleba? Manchester United agreed to a £70m fee with Brighton, according to Sky Sports.
- Which club is signing Carlos Baleba? Manchester United secured the agreement, and the player is scheduled for a medical exam at Old Trafford, per The Athletic.
- How did Baleba perform last season? According to BBC Sport, Baleba made 23 starts and eight substitute appearances in the Premier League during the 2025–26 season, following 31 starts in the 2024–25 campaign.
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