“There is belief…”: INEOS have set an “internal date” to get the Baleba deal over the line, fans will be buzzing – report

Manchester United have significantly improved the team’s attack, and now, Ruben Amorim seems to be eyeing midfield reinforcements.

Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Sesko have all arrived, but there are concerns regarding the balance in the middle of the park.

Manuel Ugarte has struggled in pre-season, while Casemiro does not have the legs to start week-in and week-out in the Premier League. Which explains the links with Brighton and Hove Albion’s Carlos Baleba.

The Red Devils have been in touch via intermediaries, but they are aware that a deal will be difficult to crack given the window closes in 20 days, and that they need to raise money through player sales before that.

Carlos Baleba deadline

The Peoples Person has already relayed that the head coach feels the 21-year-old would be the perfect addition for his style of play.

Brighton will likely demand a British transfer record to let their midfield dynamo leave, and many have suggested that a move is more likely next summer.

One thing is clear from INEOS’ dealings this summer — news of a transfer does not leak until and unless they are confident of sealing the deal.

🚨🇨🇲 It’s my understanding @ManUtd are ready to push hard to sign Carlos Baleba THIS summer…

As previously reported, #MUFC see Baleba as the perfect midfield signing and now, have set an internal date to find a conclusion either way.

United understand it won’t be easy as… pic.twitter.com/67n5GRHLEz

— Anil Kandola (@AnilKandola) August 10, 2025

And Talksport journalist Anil Kandola has revealed that the co-owners have set a internal deadline to get the deal done and they feel a deal is possible in this window itself.

“It’s my understanding @ManUtd are ready to push hard to sign Carlos Baleba THIS summer…

“As previously reported, #MUFC see Baleba as the perfect midfield signing and now, have set an internal date to find a conclusion either way.

INEOS seem confident

United understand it won’t be easy as #BHAFC will stick very firm to their valuation, but there is belief on United’s side a deal can be completed before the window closes.

“Not a lot time left to get a deal of this magnitude over the line, but Amorim wants Baleba and wants him ASAP!,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

With Rasmus Hojlund looking like he will be on his way to AC Milan and Chelsea eyeing Alejandro Garnacho, a move for Carlos Baleba cannot be ruled out.

A frantic end to the window awaits all United fans.

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