Man United insiders detail what Carlos Baleba has been like at Carrington after £70m move

Manchester United insiders have revealed what Carlos Baleba has been like at Carrington following his £70 million move from Brighton & Hove Albion. The young midfielder's eagerness to join the Red Devils was a key factor in their decision to pursue him last summer, despite the absence of Champions League football. Unlike other targets such as Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Benjamin Sesko, who opted for better offers, Baleba firmly declared his desire to join Manchester United during talks.

This willingness to commit to the club's project has evidently endeared him to the Old Trafford faithful, with The Sun reporting that Baleba is "adjusting smoothly" to life at Carrington. Focusing on his ankle injury recovery, the 22-year-old Cameroonian is already lifting the atmosphere within the squad, setting the stage for a potential impact on the field.

Baleba is on track to return to full fitness by mid-September, and if his recovery progresses as expected, he could make his debut for United against Fulham on 20 September. However, given his limited involvement during the summer friendlies and the club's promising midfield options, it would be prudent to introduce Baleba after the international break against Tottenham Hotspur on 10 October.