Manchester United face league leaders Arsenal on Sunday, hoping to gather momentum after their stunning win over Man City
Carlos Baleba
Carlos Baleba could be heading to United(Image: Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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Manchester United face Premier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday afternoon in Michael Carrick's second match in charge. The former United midfielder took the reins before the Manchester derby and defeated Pep Guardiola's side 2-0 in a stunning first result at the helm.
Alongside the chaos of the season on the field, there is plenty of drama off it, too. The January transfer window is drawing to a close, with just over a week until it slams shut, and there is plenty of business to do. It was revealed on Friday that Casemiro would be leaving the club at the end of the season after four years in Manchester.
Carlos Baleba's price tag emerges
Carlos Baleba's price tag has emerged, with the Daily Mail reporting that Brighton are expecting a fee in the region of £60-75million.
The south coast club are reportedly interested in cashing in during the summer and would be willing to sell should a suitable bid be made. Baleba was previously valued at around £100m, with United losing interest last summer when informed of the price tag. Now, though, they could sign him for £40m less.
Considering the midfielder is still under contract with the club until 2028, this is a significant price drop and could prove a shrewd piece of business if United are still interested in him. With Casemiro moving on, he would be an ideal long-term replacement.
United legend Paul Scholes recently praised the former Lille man on Sky Sports: "He's come into the England set-up and looked very accomplished, very stylish."
Elliot Anderson 'makes decision'
According to the I Paper, Adam Wharton and Baleba have emerged as more realistic targets for United because Elliot Anderson has his heart set on Manchester City.
Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest
Elliott Anderson is a man in demand(Image: Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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Nottingham Forest midfielder Anderson is one of the most sought-after talents in the Premier League, and a move to a big six club has been widely touted for some time now.
City have reportedly sent scouts to watch Anderson on 10 occasions, and if the 24-year-old was added to the squad, Pep Guardiola would likely have the strongest side in the league on paper.
If United are to have any hope of landing Anderson, they must secure Champions League football next season. Fail to do so, and Anderson's preference will be a foregone conclusion.