Manchester United signs Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70m

Manchester United has reached an agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion to sign midfielder Carlos Baleba for a fee of approximately £70 million. The Cameroon international joins the squad as part of a strategic effort to overhaul the club's midfield following the departure of Casemiro and injuries to Manuel Ugarte and Mason Mount.

Baleba has already passed his medical, but his debut will be delayed due to an ongoing ankle injury. Reports suggest he is expected to return to action around mid-September, with a potential competitive debut against Tottenham Hotspur on October 10. Baleba joins other recent midfield acquisitions Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans as United seeks to bolster its central strength.