Transfer status: agreement reached, medical pending
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton, according to Reuters.
Reports put the fee at £65m plus up to £5m in add-ons, with Brighton retaining a sell-on clause.
This is stronger than the previous advanced-talks stage, but the move should still not be described as fully completed until the medical and club announcement are done.
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Agreement | Reached |
| Medical | Still required |
| Reported fee | £65m + up to £5m |
| Current FPL price | £5.0m MID |
| Injury | Ankle ligament issue |
| FPL route | DefCon + secure midfield minutes if fit |
| Immediate verdict | Watch |
Why the move matters
United already added Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.
Baleba gives Michael Carrick a more natural ball-winning No.6 and changes the balance of the midfield.
If fit and starting regularly, his £5.0m FPL price can become interesting because defensive contributions give him a route to points without goals or assists.
The injury prevents an immediate buy
Reuters says Baleba suffered an ankle ligament injury in pre-season.
That makes him a poor blind transfer before his medical and fitness status are confirmed.
What it means after Hull 2-0 Man Utd
United lost their opener at Hull and were punished from set pieces.
Baleba will not solve every problem, but a stronger ball-winning midfield could help United control transitions and protect the defence.
Read the updated Manchester United FPL guide and transfer guide.
OneFPL verdict
Baleba becomes a serious £5.0m watchlist option only after the medical, official announcement and fitness confirmation.
Do not buy the headline. Buy the role.
FAQ
Has Carlos Baleba signed for Manchester United?
A deal has been agreed, but the medical and final completion are still required.
How much is Baleba in FPL?
He is currently £5.0m as a midfielder.
Is he fit?
He has been recovering from an ankle ligament issue, so fitness needs confirming.
Sources
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