Manchester United have already spent almost £200 million on three marquee signings this summer. These incomings have all strengthened the forward department, which was much needed with goalscoring the Red Devils’ biggest problem point last campaign (44 netted). However, players will need to be signed in all areas this window, with the system so dysfunctional in 2024/25. Manchester United now have a plan to land Carlos Baleba from Brighton.
Manchester United’s ‘Plan’ Revealed to Land Fourth Marquee Signing
‘Personal Terms Won’t Be An Issue’
Fabrizio Romano has revealed the manner in which United intend to approach a move for Baleba, after it was reported on August 8 that they had approached the player’s camp. The Italian journalist understands that they “plan for new talks” with Brighton in the upcoming days. They will try to understand how the “situation” is with the Seagulls, to see if there is a “chance to negotiate”, after the South Coast outfit have been notoriously difficult to haggle with when selling in recent years.
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However, they are confident that personal terms “won’t be an issue”, with the 21-year-old keen on the move. He said, “I want to win the Ballon d’Or like Rodri”, and a move to a bigger club would likely help this cause. On the other hand, the deal “remains difficult” on the club-to-club end. Brighton will want to maximise profits, as they always do with rising stars, particularly with the start of the new season around the corner.
Carlos Baleba Fits In Perfectly Next to Bruno Fernandes
Despite a heavy focus this summer being on the forward line, a signing like this has been needed. Ruben Amorim plays with “two tens” or support wingers behind his striker, two wing-backs, and two central midfielders. New signings Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo will surely occupy these front three positions, leaving Bruno Fernandes as a deeper central midfielder.
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When playing alongside the ageing Casemiro, his license to roam forward and perform to his creative best has been limited. When he has done so, it has left United vulnerable to the counter-attack. However, Baleba’s recovery pace should give Fernandes more freedom and allow the Portuguese international to perform to his very best, and in turn enable United to find their best performances.
