"The Red Devils," Manchester United, are reportedly preparing to acquire a Premier League star after he has regained his impressive form.
English media outlet Sky Sports reported that Manchester United, a Premier League giant, aims to sign a top-level midfielder in 2026 and has renewed interest in Brighton's Carlos Baleba.
It is likely that Ruben Amorim will strengthen the midfield in the summer, but the club may act sooner if a special opportunity arises in the January transfer window, as Casemiro is aging, Manuel Ugarte's form has been inconsistent, and Bruno Fernandes is dealing with injuries due to heavy match schedules.
They have been linked to several midfielders, including Nottingham Forest's Elliott Anderson, who leads the Premier League in ball recoveries this season (159), and Adam Wootton, a rising talent from Crystal Palace.
However, the latest reports say Manchester United has renewed interest in Carlos Baleba after failing to sign him last summer. Baleba has been performing excellently and played a key role in helping Cameroon reach the Round of 16 in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Brighton is reportedly willing to negotiate with Manchester United on Baleba's transfer if offered no less than £80 million, but talks are expected to happen in the summer since they do not want to lose a key player mid-season.