Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils 'considering' £50m bid to sign Premier League midfielder

Manchester United are reportedly considering a big-money determination for Carlos Baleba as they look to fortify their midfield successful the summertime transportation window.

It is wide expected that the Red Devils volition reenforce this country of the pitch, with much than 1 midfielder apt to get up of the caller season.

Casemiro is acceptable to permission Old Trafford astatine the extremity of the campaign, portion doubts persist implicit the semipermanent aboriginal of Manuel Ugarte following an underwhelming season.

Man Utd presently beryllium 3rd successful the Premier League table and are good placed to unafraid Champions League qualification, which would importantly boost their entreaty to apical targets.

Man Utd oculus determination for Carlos Baleba?

The 20-time English champions person tracked Baleba for immoderate time, though their involvement had cooled successful caller months earlier being revived.

The 22-year-old has made 27 Premier League appearances this play for Brighton, though helium has completed the afloat 90 minutes lone 3 times crossed each competitions.

Man United had antecedently reached a wide statement connected idiosyncratic presumption with the midfielder and could present trial Brighton’s resoluteness with a ceremonial bid.

According to The Athletic, the Red Devils whitethorn unfastened negotiations with an connection successful the portion of £50m, though it remains unclear whether that valuation would beryllium sufficient.

Baleba was initially valued astatine astir £100m, with United reportedly consenting to spell arsenic precocious arsenic £75m past summer, but they are present reluctant to transcend £50m.

Other midfield targets for Man Utd successful the summertime window 

United person besides been linked with Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest, although Manchester City are believed to beryllium starring the race.

Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton is different reported target, but United could look strong contention from Liverpool for his signature.

Meanwhile, Newcastle United duo Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes are besides admired, though Baleba remains an appealing enactment if United tin unafraid him astatine a tenable price.