Overview
- Manchester United have opened formal talks with Brighton after tabling offers reported at about £60 million up front plus £5 million in add-ons, with coverage on Wednesday showing the package broadly described as a £65m proposal.
- Brighton remain firm on a higher price for the 22-year-old and are seeking more than United’s current offer, creating a valuation gap that negotiators are trying to bridge.
- Reports say personal terms between Baleba and United are in place and the clubs are working amicably toward an agreement that could include preparations for a medical if a fee is settled.
- Baleba is recovering from an ankle ligament injury sustained in pre-season that is expected to keep him out only short-term and would likely delay his availability after any transfer.
- If completed, the signing would be Manchester United’s third central midfield addition this summer and would finish a rebuild intended to add physicality, ball-carrying and defensive coverage to Michael Carrick’s squad.