Manchester United beat Brighton on Sunday, with Carlos Baleba effectively auditioning for his dream summer transfer.
The 2025/26 season came to an emphatic end as Manchester United beat Brighton 3-0 in a comfortable victory to surpass the 70-point mark.
Within United’s impressive performance was the audition of Carlos Baleba, as the Brighton midfielder came off the bench to plenty of interest from a Red Devils point of view.
Baleba was excellent for Brighton, changing the game in their favour after a game in which they were thrashed prior to his arrival. After the game, Baleba was acknowledged by Bruno Fernandes.
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Bruno Fernandes and Carlos Baleba moment after Manchester United’s win
Manchester United played Brighton off the park for most of the game, with football that Baleba will surely be dreaming of playing next season.
Baleba has been heavily linked with United ever since last summer, with his price tag likely to have dropped for this transfer window after his poor campaign.
But Baleba has finished the season so well, and he will be an option come this summer.
This meant Bruno Fernandes’ actions after United’s win caught the attention of supporters.
With most Brighton players, headed for the nearest phone to check whether they had qualified for Europe, Baleba instead interacted with United players.
Fernandes went specifically to Baleba, having a short chat with him, which got fans talking. Baleba also had a lengthy chat with Leny Yoro, with the pair knowing each other from Lille, and a talk with Kobbie Mainoo was also spotted.
Baleba’s lack of care to check the scores could even suggest he is confident of moving this summer, knowing he has Champions League football to be excited for.
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He changed the game after his arrival🤔
Fernandes had a similar moment with Elliot Anderson
Fernandes is the best player in the Premier League, and you can see this respect from his peers, who are quick to talk with him after games and also to hail him in the media.
Therefore, Fernandes is the best person United have to sell the club to these prospective signings.
He’s probably done it with Baleba, and last weekend, Fernandes also chatted with Elliot Anderson after the game.
United have an impressive list of midfield targets to sign this summer, and either of these players would be a wonderful addition.
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