Manchester United continue to be linked with a move for Carlos Baleba but they face competition from European giants.
Last summer, Manchester United were ready to bid for Carlos Baleba but eventually turned away from Brighton’s steep asking price.
Baleba struggled at the start of the season, but his form has improved in recent weeks. United continue to be linked with a move for Carlos Baleba heading into the summer transfer window.
According to Fabrizio Romano, United have already agreed personal terms with Baleba, but other clubs could yet enter the transfer race for the 22-year-old midfielder.
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Bayern Munich and PSG have scouted Carlos Baleba
According to CaughtOffside, scouts from Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have been watching Baleba closely.
The report also adds that there is interest in Baleba from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea, who are in the market for midfield reinforcements this summer.
It also claims that the management team at Old Trafford view Baleba as the “new Casemiro”, with the Brazilian set to leave United at the end of the season when his contract expires.
Baleba is set to cost around £70 million this summer, and United have the advantage of having already laid the groundwork for a transfer last year.
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European interest in Carlos Baleba should give Man Utd confidence
Bayern Munich and PSG are going head-to-head in a Champions League semi-final this week and are widely regarded as two of the best footballing teams in the world.
So them being interested in Baleba suggests United are on the right track with their recruitment.
Now that United have secured Champions League football, it should help the Red Devils lure top talent to Old Trafford to be part of Ineos’ long-term project.
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United have been confident in Baleba as a midfield target since last year, and they have maintained their interest even through poor form.
This summer, it seems Baleba will be a top target alongside the likes of other Premier League-proven talents like Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali.
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