Manchester United Agrees £70 Million Fee for Brighton's Carlos Baleba
· Sports · BBC Sport
Manchester United has secured an agreement to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba for a total fee of £70 million. The deal includes an initial payment of £65 million with an additional £5 million in performance-related add-ons. The 22-year-old Cameroon international is now expected to undergo a medical examination at Old Trafford. This acquisition follows United's recent signings of Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa. Brighton has also secured a sell-on clause as part of the transfer agreement.
Why it matters
The signing bolsters Manchester United's midfield depth as the club continues its recruitment drive under the current transfer window. The move represents a significant investment in a young international player to strengthen the team's competitive options.
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