Manchester United is keeping an eye on Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, as are Premier League rivals Liverpool and Arsenal.
The Red Devils’ midfield has provided some awful viewing for club supporters this season.
The fact that 19th-placed Burnley had so much possession in the second half of their encounter at Old Trafford illustrates the club’s current troubles.
Erik ten Hag’s team has also failed to defend transitions all season, and one of their defining traits recently has been leaving large gaps between defence and midfield.
With multiple underperforming players in this area, including Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, and Sofyan Amrabat, it is quite possible that United will want to add at least one midfielder to enhance their position in this crucial area.
Players like Frenkie de Jong, Andre, and Amadou Onana have been connected to the club. On the other hand, CaughtOffside claims that, “Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are all showing an interest in talented young Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba ahead of the summer transfer window” .
According to sources, Brighton is “ready to listen to offers of around £55million” for the brilliant 20-year-old.
Baleba was recruited in the summer to replace Moises Caicedo and has since established himself as a crucial player of Roberto De Zerbi’s club, appearing in 33 matches across all competitions.
This is not the first time the Red Devils have been associated with the youngster; in June, it was speculated that United would be prepared to pay €30 million to bring the wonderkid to England.
The Uruguayan player’s “stamina, technical ability, and his progressiveness” all stand out, as well as “he likes to press and nick the ball off opponents and progress the ball that way” . He has also been regarded as a “perfect role player who would bring balance to some midfields.”
To suggest United needs a player of this calibre is an understatement.
Furthermore, INEOS has made it clear that they want to revamp the transfer strategy and lure the future stars rather than spending money on ready-made players. The 20-year-old Brighton youngster once again matches this description wonderfully.
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