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🚨🤯 HUGE NEWS: CARLOS BALEBA TO MANCHESTER UNITED IS ALMOST A DONE DEAL! 🔴🤝✅

Manchester United are reportedly closing in on a major agreement to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with negotiations now at an advanced stage. 🔥🔴

The Cameroon international has been one of United\u2019s long-standing midfield targets, and the club have now stepped up their efforts to bring him to Old Trafford.

According to the latest reports, United have submitted a package worth around \u00a365 million \u2014 \u00a360m upfront plus \u00a35m in potential add-ons. Brighton are yet to fully accept the proposal, but talks are continuing and there is growing optimism that both clubs can reach an agreement.

🚨 UNITED PUSHING TO COMPLETE THE DEAL

The latest development represents a significant step forward after United previously struggled to reach an agreement with Brighton over Baleba\u2019s valuation.

Reports now indicate that negotiations are progressing positively, with United hoping to complete the transfer for a fee below Brighton\u2019s previous valuation of more than \u00a3100 million.

Personal terms are also reportedly not expected to be a major obstacle, further increasing optimism around the potential transfer.

However, the deal is not officially completed yet. A medical and final agreement between the clubs would still need to take place before Baleba can be announced as a Manchester United player.

🧱 WHY BALEBA?

United see the 22-year-old as a powerful defensive midfield option who can add physicality, ball-winning ability and energy to Michael Carrick\u2019s midfield.

His arrival would give Carrick another strong option in the centre of the pitch and could significantly improve United\u2019s ability to protect their defence while also progressing the ball.

United have already strengthened midfield this summer, but Baleba would provide a different profile and potentially become one of the most important pieces of the rebuild.

🔴 OLD TRAFFORD MOVE GETTING CLOSER?

The latest reports are certainly encouraging for Manchester United supporters.

A \u00a365m proposal is on the table, negotiations are continuing, and multiple reports now describe United as being close to reaching an agreement.

But until Brighton accept the final terms and the transfer is officially confirmed, fans should avoid calling it a completed deal.

One thing is clear, though\u2026

MANCHESTER UNITED ARE PUSHING HARD FOR CARLOS BALEBA! 🔴🔥

Could Baleba be the midfielder who finally gives United the steel and intensity they have been missing?

BALeba AT OLD TRAFFORD \u2014 YES OR NO? 👀👇🔴<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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