Overview

• Manchester United’s opening offer for Carlos Baleba, which included a player part-exchange, was turned down by Brighton this week.
• Journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that Baleba has informed Brighton he wants the move and that personal terms have been provisionally agreed.
• Brighton are standing firm on a £100–105 million fee for the 21-year-old midfielder, who is under contract until 2028.
• United have prioritized midfield reinforcements after completing their attacking rebuild with Sesko’s arrival and are preparing fresh negotiations.
• In related developments, Gianluigi Donnarumma has agreed personal terms with Manchester City and winger Antony must accept an exit or risk being sidelined.