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Man United Submit £60M Bid for Baleba

8/21/2026

Summary

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Manchester United have submitted a £60 million bid for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, their third midfield acquisition.
Manager Michael Carrick said United must sign a new left-back before the September 1 transfer deadline.
Former captain Wayne Rooney urged United to add a left-back, centre-back, midfielder and striker before the window closes.
Fabrizio Romano reported Newcastle’s Lewis Hall as United’s top left-back target, though the club resists selling him.

History

Historical Context

In 2016 Manchester United, under Ed Woodward, paid £89 million for Paul Pogba, breaking the British record and making him the world’s most expensive player. The fee continued a rise that started with Willie Groves’ £100 transfer in 1893 and later topped at €222 million for Neymar in 2017. That benchmark still drives United’s current pursuit of players such as Carlos Baleba.

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Manchester United have submitted a £60 million bid for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, their third midfield acquisition.
Manager Michael Carrick said United must sign a new left-back before the September 1 transfer deadline.
Former captain Wayne Rooney urged United to add a left-back, centre-back, midfielder and striker before the window closes.
Fabrizio Romano reported Newcastle’s Lewis Hall as United’s top left-back target, though the club resists selling him.

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