Manchester United, the "Red Devils," is reportedly the favorite to sign this prominent Premier League player to join their squad.
On 30 Jan 2026, the well-known English media outlet Daily Mail reported that Manchester United, a Premier League giant, has become the front-runner to acquire Carlos Baleba, the Cameroonian international midfielder from Brighton, to strengthen their midfield this summer.
Manchester United's midfield weaknesses have linked them to several midfielders, including Elliott Anderson of Nottingham Forest, Adam Houghton of Crystal Palace, and 21-year-old Carlos Baleba of Brighton, who is attracting attention from multiple clubs.
The latest reports state that Manchester United is now the favorite to sign Baleba because the player wants to join the Theatre of Dreams to play alongside his national teammate Bryan Mbeumo. Mbeumo, 26, is like an older brother to Baleba.
Brighton continues to value their key midfielder at £100 million, but Manchester United believes a fee closer to £75 million could secure Baleba's transfer without much difficulty.
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