Manchester United are linked with a move for Carlos Baleba ahead of this summer’s transfer window, and he had the perfect opportunity to impress.
After years of struggling at the Amex, Manchester United thrashed Brighton 3-0 to avenge those memories on the final day of the Premier League season.
It was a game in which United’s handbrake finally came off without the expense of goals conceded, with a clean sheet to end the season comfortably.
United had several top performers during the game, cruising to victory, that is until Carlos Baleba stepped off the Brighton bench.
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Carlos Baleba impressive at the perfect time amid Manchester United links
This summer, Carlos Baleba is a midfield target for Manchester United, one of countless being considered, and he had the chance to prove his quality to United on Sunday.
Baleba is known to want the United move, and he certainly played as such when he came off the bench.
He was brought on when Brighton were already 3-0 down, but his introduction absolutely changed the game for the hosts.
Baleba was covering more ground than anyone, winning the ball back and United struggled to deal with his physicality.
This appearances will have done wonders for Baleba’s chances of earning that move to United which he desires.
Physicality and mobility in the midfield are what United are currently looking for in a partner for Kobbie Mainoo. Baleba has these in an abundance.
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Carlos Baleba should be Manchester United’s big money midfielder
There are lots of doubts around Carlos Baleba and Manchester United signing him this summer, but these might be misguided fears.
Baleba has shown quality recently, proving that while he might have struggled earlier this season, his class is permanent and shouldn’t be written off.
The Cameroonian international has all the tools to be an elite midfielder, and Michael Carrick is the right man to put the pieces together.
Elliot Anderson should be first choice if affordable, but Baleba right now looks the most realistic midfield option for United to sign.
He will only continue to get better.
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