Manchester United has drawn their attention to signing a top central midfielder in the summer transfer window, but may have to move quickly for the number one goal
Manchester United has been warned that they have to move quickly if they want to land Carlos Baleba from Brighton. It is said that United Baleba wants to sign in the summer transfer window, in which Ruben Amorim chases a hold midfielder for his 3-4-3 formation.
United has reportedly contacted Brighton to discuss the possibility of a transfer this summer. The Cameroon International has left for his Seagulls contract for another three years and is appreciated at £ 100 million after a striking campaign.
Amorim's side spent more than £ 200 million this summer to bring in Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko. They probably have to discharge some of their unwanted players such as Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho before they go to other goals.
But Troy Deeney has warned them that Real Madrid could arise as a rival for Baleba if they don't move fast enough. Real are looking for a central midfielder and are linked to the Star Rodri of Manchester City, but Deeney thinks Baleba could also fit into the account.
“I think United Baleba should get this window, or they don't get it,” Deeney said on Talksport. “If he still has a good season, I think other teams with Real Madrid and the like will come in and go 'Bosh, we will have him'.
“I think that as a man United wants him … If I am Ruben Amorim, I am a bit bullish about it. I would say:” Let this deal be done because I can get you in Europe. “If they can sign it, he can move them to 10 spaces [in the Premier League]. “
Brighton is not strangers to control a hard bargain about their star players, with good deals about Alexis Mac Allister, Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo and Joao Pedro in recent years. Last week Chief Executive Paul Barber spoke the rumors around Baleba.
“We have a great talent, there will always be interest in our players,” he said. “Manchester United has not had contact with me. From that point of view, speculation is speculation.
“We will always try to ensure that we sell our best players at the right time, not only for the player, but for us. If we do that with every player, it is with the view to leave Fabian with a competitive team, whatever happens. We don't want to sell our best players. Carlos is a fantastic talent that has for many years.
“We hope he will be here for many years to come. But it is something that, as always, is subjective for the dynamics of the football world that is not always predictable.”