{
  "id": 848900,
  "title": "£75m Premier League star ‘would be keen’ on Old Trafford move ‘if United try’ in coming weeks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/75m-premier-league-star-would-be-keen-on-old-trafford-move-if-united",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T07:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/75m-premier-league-star-keen-072500526.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba for £75 million, according to Ben Jacobs. The 22-year-old Baleba has expressed his interest in a move to Old Trafford this summer if Manchester United pursue him. However, United have indicated they would not exceed their £75 million valuation for the player, despite his recent form. Baleba has suffered an ankle injury this month, which may sideline him for the start of the new season, though it is not expected to be a long-term issue. United have been monitoring Baleba for over a year and remain interested in bringing him on board, as they continue to build their midfield.",
  "summary": "Carlos Baleba ‘would be keen’ on making the move to Old Trafford this summer ‘if Manchester United try’ to sign him.That’s according to Ben Jacobs (via The United Stand), who adds that it ��...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/second-loss-for-mathare-united-in-kigali-as-former-league-champions",
        "published": "2026-08-14T15:59:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}