Overview
- Multiple reports citing an X-based transfer insider say Manchester United and Brighton have reopened talks over Carlos Baleba.
- INEOS ownership is described as ready to fund a bid close to £90m, with permission reportedly granted to submit an official offer.
- United attempted to sign the midfielder in the summer but were deterred when Brighton held out for a fee reported at around £120m.
- Coverage frames a central midfielder as Ruben Amorim’s priority, with Baleba praised for ball recoveries even as recent form is described as dipping.
- Neither club has confirmed negotiations or a bid, and previous public signals from Brighton against a January sale underline the uncertain outcome.