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Manchester United were heavily linked with Carlos Baleba during the transfer window, but the move did not materialise.

The Red Devils are not prepared to walk away from the move, and they will return for him in 2026. According to Fichajes, they are already working on their plans for next season, and the 21-year-old Brighton midfielder is one of their priorities.

Man United rate Carlos Baleba highly

They believe that the Cameroon International could become one of the Premier League’s leading midfielders for the foreseeable future, and they are preparing €150 million offer to sign him. It would be a club record deal for Manchester United, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done.

Baleba is certainly a talented young player with a bright future, and they believe that he would be a perfect fit for their sporting project. The opportunity to move to Manchester United will be exciting for the youngster as well. There is no doubt that he is good enough to play for the biggest clubs in the country, and he could help Manchester United improve immensely.

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Baleba would be a superb investment

Carlos Baleba runs with the ball (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Despite his tender age, he has produced outstanding performances for Brighton in the Premier League, and there is no doubt that he has the maturity to compete at the highest level. He will add tenacity, physicality, drive, and flair in the middle of the park for Manchester United. He will only improve with coaching and experience, and he could develop into a top-class player.

Manchester United are not the only club keen on the 21-year-old, and the likes of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on his situation as well. Manchester United must act on their interest quickly and try to wrap up a deal with Brighton as soon as possible.