Romano: ‘Absolutely wonderful’ Premier League midfielder has been ‘pushing like crazy’ to join Man United this summer | OneFootball

Carlos Baleba retains his desire to complete a move from Brighton and Hove Albion to Manchester United.

However, any potential deal has been put on ice for the foreseeable future after he sustained an ankle ligament injury, rendering him a doubt for the opening of 2026/2027.

Carlos Baleba: What’s the latest?

Fabrizio Romano shared an update on the Cameroonian’s situation on YouTube, saying: “United are not proceeding with the deal due to his new injury. This is a problem for them.

This time last year, the Red Devils had an approach for Baleba rebuffed by Brighton, who were firm in their stance that he was not for sale.

It was anticipated that a transfer would be on the cards this time around due to the Seagulls having more time to scour the market for a replacement, but he is now poised to stay put at the Amex following his untimely setback.

INEOS opt against Baleba pursuit

United hadn’t formally revived their interest in Baleba with another offer, although reports were strongly suggesting he was still on their shortlist as INEOS orchestrate a much-needed rebuild in the middle of the park.

They have already missed out on key targets Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes, so options are now running thin just two weeks before Carrick’s men kick off their Premier League campaign away to Hull City.

Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans have settled in in the aftermath of their quickfire arrivals, but Carrick is navigating his first full season without the experience of veteran Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte, who suffered a lengthy injury layoff while in action for Uruguay at the World Cup.

It remains to be seen where club chiefs will turn their attention next, as 22-year-old Baleba, hailed as ‘absolutely wonderful’ by the Match of the Day panel

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