Overview
- Reports place Elliot Anderson and Carlos Baleba at the front of Manchester United’s midfield shortlist, with Adam Wharton also tracked.
- Fabrizio Romano says Baleba is now even more keen on joining United, though any realistic move is expected to be pursued in the summer.
- Multiple outlets report January signings are improbable because selling clubs are reluctant to do mid-season deals without nine-figure fees.
- Crystal Palace are said to want around £100m for Wharton, Brighton value Baleba above £100m, and Forest would not entertain offers near £60m for Anderson.
- Casemiro’s contract runs to season’s end with an option, and any extension would likely require a wage reduction under INEOS’ stricter pay structure, with short‑term loan ideas such as Conor Gallagher only under consideration.