Manchester United have completed a long-awaited deal for Carlos Baleba, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirming that the Brighton midfielder is set to join the Red Devils.
Romano announced the transfer on X with his trademark “Here We Go” confirmation, bringing an end to United’s long-standing pursuit of the 22-year-old Cameroon international.
Carlos Baleba to Manchester United after year-long pursuit
Romano confirmed that Manchester United have reached a verbal agreement with Brighton after submitting an improved offer for Baleba.
United initially saw a £65 million package rejected by the Seagulls before returning with an improved proposal worth £65 million plus £5 million in add-ons.
Romano shared on X:
BREAKING: Carlos Baleba to Manchester United, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between clubs.
Improved bid sent today after £65m package rejected and player set to join the only club he wanted.
Baleba, new #MUFC player soon.
?? BREAKING: Carlos Baleba to Manchester United, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between clubs.
Improved bid sent today after £65m package rejected and player set to join the only club he wanted.
Baleba, new #MUFC player soon. ?? pic.twitter.com/1ORh7pLDCk
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 21, 2026
Man United came close to signing Baleba last summer
The move brings an end to a year-long pursuit for the 22-year-old Cameroonian international.
United originally made advances for Baleba during the 2025 summer window, agreeing to personal terms before Brighton priced them out of a move.
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Having maintained contact with the player’s camp over the past 12 months, Old Trafford officials successfully revived negotiations to grant Baleba his dream transfer to the only club he wanted to join.
The midfielder has already been authorized to travel to Manchester to undergo a medical and sign a long-term…
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