Carlos Baleba has once again been linked with a move to Manchester United
Carlos Baleba has once again been linked with a move to Manchester United
There is less than a month to go until the start of the January transfer window and could once again look to strengthen their squad. Both incomings and outgoings have been brought up in the conversation for the Reds, who spent more than £200million in the summer but might decide to add to their ranks next month.
Should United want to bring players through the door, sales may be needed. is one star who has been heavily linked with a move away from the club, with Napoli said to hold an interest in the midfielder.
Meanwhile, , despite scoring his first Premier League goal since December 2024 in the win at Crystal Palace on Saturday, is another with Roma among those interested in him.
Looking at players United have been linked with, a new midfielder is thought to be at the top of Ruben Amorim's priorities with Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton tipped to make the move to Old Trafford.
While work will be going on around the transfer window, Amorim will have eyes on midweek Premier League action. United host West Ham United tonight as they look to record back-to-back wins.
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Baleba agreement
According to The Athletic, Manchester United 'agreed personal terms' with Carlos Baleba in the summer, though the Reds did eventually opt against making a bid for the Brighton midfielder.
As was the case then, this is not a deal that will come cheap for the 13-time Premier League champions, should United attempt to come back in for him during the January transfer window.
Indeed, Brighton wanted at least £100million for the Cameroon international, who is also attracting interest from Tottenham, and the Seagulls are expected to demand the same amount now.
Carlos Baleba continues to be linked with a move to Manchester United. (Image: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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