Man United set to announce Baleba with deal ‘100%’ done

Manchester United are on the verge of confirming the signing of Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba, following the exchange of all necessary documents with Brighton. The deal is widely reported to be finalized, with an initial fee of £65 million, and an additional £5 million contingent on add-ons. The 22-year-old Brighton player will also have a sell-on clause attached to the agreement.

This signing comes as a strategic move to bolster the midfield, following the departure of Casemiro and a prolonged injury to Manuel Ugarte. Recent reports suggest this is the culmination of a lengthy pursuit by the Red Devils, who previously turned away a bid for Baleba last summer. The transfer is seen as a timely boost for Manchester United, who suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat to newly-promoted Hull City in their opening league match.