Manchester United are close to reaching a full agreement with Brighton to sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba.
The Old Trafford club have already prepared a five-year contract for Baleba. It is ready for the player to sign once the formal agreement between Manchester United and Brighton has been completed.
United are also expected to move quickly on the next stage of the process, with plans for Baleba’s medical examination to be arranged soon after the club-to-club deal is concluded.
Baleba has been one of Manchester United’s leading midfield targets throughout the summer. Sky Sports News has reported on the club’s interest in the player since last autumn and revealed that United made an enquiry about signing him during the January transfer window.
The Cameroon midfielder is now set to become Manchester United’s third midfield addition, following the arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.
The proposed transfer remains subject to the conclusion of negotiations between the two clubs. Once that agreement is formally in place, the contract and medical stages are expected to progress swiftly.
Manchester United’s pursuit of Baleba has been developing over several months, with the club maintaining their interest after first making contact during the winter window. The latest movement indicates that discussions with Brighton are now close to completion.
Further details are expected to emerge as the deal advances.
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