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Done deal: Brighton to Manchester United, CONFIRMED and announced by Manchester United on 25 August ("Carlos Baleba joins United" on manutd.com), confirmed 2026-08-25. Every club linked to this transfer, and who reported each stage first.
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Exclusive 💣 Manchester United officials believe the bidding for Carlos Baleba would start around £50m after he became a squad player for Brighton last season.
First reported 2026-07-15 09:53 BST
2026-07-15 09:53 BST · first post at this stage
STANDSExclusive 💣 Manchester United officials believe the bidding for Carlos Baleba would start around £50m after he became a squad player for Brighton last season. https://t.co/uGLsheyujj
2026-08-18 17:00 BST
STANDSThis morning, a significant meeting took place in London between representatives of Carlos Baleba and Manchester United officials 💣 Sources indicate @ManUtd is preparing a new bid significantly lower than previous offers last and this summer. Baleba is ready to push for the move, signalling his desire to join the Premier League giants. This could be a game-changer for both as they seek a mutually beneficial deal.
2026-08-19 10:21 BST
STANDSIt will be a 5-year contract for Carlos Baleba. He is so excited to join Manchester United. He will be fully fit around September.
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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United closing in on deal to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion. #MUFC offer for 22yo Cameroon midfielder ~£60+5m; below #BHAFC valuation but amicable talks continue as all parties work to reach agreement @TheAthleticFC
First reported 2026-08-19 09:50 BST
2026-08-19 09:50 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United closing in on deal to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion. #MUFC offer for 22yo Cameroon midfielder ~£60+5m; below #BHAFC valuation but amicable talks continue as all parties work to reach agreement @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/WmP1bD2JuT
2026-08-21 20:48 BST
STANDS🚨 Carlos Baleba to join Manchester United from Brighton & Hove Albion on 5+1yr contract; personal terms verbally agreed & 22yo to do #MUFC medical on Saturday after deal struck with #BHAFC at £65m + £5m + sell-on clause @TheAthleticFC post @FabrizioRomano https://t.co/PVzrRhSp1U
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🚨 After missing out on their top targets, Manchester United have returned to a familiar name from 2025: Carlos Baleba. Talks with Brighton are advancing, with a deal now closing in at ~ £65m for the midfielder as exclusively reported by @David_Ornstein. #MUFC #TransferNews
First reported 2026-08-19 10:22 BST
🚨 Manchester United in advanced talks with Brighton to sign Carlos Baleba. £60m+£5m over made, as @David_Ornstein called. Manchester United confident on reaching an agreement with Brighton as the clubs negotiate a final number. Baleba has already agreed to the move and verbal terms in place. An ankle injury sustained in pre-season not viewed as an issue.🇨🇲 🤝 @alex_crook
First reported 2026-08-19 10:25 BST
→ citing David Ornstein's report from 2026-08-19 09:50 BST
2026-08-19 10:25 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS🚨 Manchester United in advanced talks with Brighton to sign Carlos Baleba. £60m+£5m over made, as @David_Ornstein called. Manchester United confident on reaching an agreement with Brighton as the clubs negotiate a final number. Baleba has already agreed to the move and verbal terms in place. An ankle injury sustained in pre-season not viewed as an issue.🇨🇲 🤝 @alex_crook
2026-08-21 20:11 BST
STANDSBaleba to #MUFC is done. Total package worth £70m+ and includes a sell on @talkSPORT
2026-08-21 21:08 BST
STANDSManchester United delighted with the Carlos Baleba deal. Feeling a year ago was Brighton wanted 'Moises Caicedo' type money even though a price was never offered. 12 months ago, Manchester United were prepared to pay around £75m. They now add Baleba for five million less. Baleba will sign a 5+1 contract subject to formalities.🔴
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As per @David_Ornstein, Man Utd now attempting to agree deal with Brighton for Carlos Baleba. Tried to sign him 12 months ago. Will cost less now.
First reported 2026-08-19 10:50 BST
→ citing David Ornstein's report from 2026-08-19 09:50 BST
🚨 Excl. - Carlos #Balaba has a total agreement with #ManchesterUnited for a contract until 2031 + option for 2032 and pushing to join #MUFC. The midfielder has also asked to #Brighton to be sold. #transfers #mutd
First reported 2026-08-19 14:56 BST
🚨 Manchester United set to return to table of negotiations today with Brighton for Carlos Baleba. Confidence since yesterday to get the deal done for the midfielder. 🇨🇲 🎥➕
First reported 2026-08-20 07:00 BST
2026-08-19 10:27 BST
STANDS🚨🔴 Manchester United are set to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton as new midfielder! Official bid over €70m plus €6m add-ons sent to Brighton, as per @David_Ornstein. No club to club agreement yet but #MUFC to send new bid. Baleba, pushing since August 2025 to join United. https://t.co/pINmzs2TNI
2026-08-20 07:00 BST · their first post here that counts towards the ranking
STANDS🚨 Manchester United set to return to table of negotiations today with Brighton for Carlos Baleba. Confidence since yesterday to get the deal done for the midfielder. 🇨🇲 🎥➕ https://t.co/FMilReyxEl https://t.co/SbJmhiRQaB
2026-08-23 07:00 BST
STANDS🚨 Manchester United and Brighton have exchanged all documents as signed it all for Carlos Baleba deal. £65m plus £5m and sell-on clause agreement, 100% confirmed. https://t.co/G3q8S9FMVJ
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🚨 MAJOR BREAKING - #NUFC manager Matthias Jaissle admires 22-year-old Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba and the club have added him to their list of targets, according to @CraigHope_DM 👀 Despite Baleba’s current ankle injury, he is “one to watch” as the window progresses. 💎
First reported 2026-08-12 21:17 BST
Carlos Baleba is an interesting one for NUFC. He’s not an “active” transfer as he’s a doubt for season opener with ankle issue. But he has been discussed & there are some pushing for an approach. Baleba shares an agency with Matthias Jaissle. We’re told Brighton open to offers.
First reported 2026-08-13 09:47 BST
Carlos Baleba fee agreed. Up to £70m with sell-on.
First reported 2026-08-21 20:42 BST
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