BLOCKBURN DONE: Manchester United and Brighton have agreed a deal to sign Carlos Baleba. The Cameroon midfielder will sign for the Old Trafford club in the next few hours for a fee of… 112 million euros

The football world is in shock tonight as Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion have reached a full agreement for the sensational transfer of Carlos Baleba.

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Multiple sources have confirmed that the Cameroon international will undergo medicals and put pen to paper at Old Trafford within the next few hours, completing a record-breaking deal worth €112 million — a staggering figure that instantly places him among the most expensive midfielders in Premier League history.

At just 20 years old, Baleba has already forged a reputation as one of the most complete young midfielders in Europe — a rare blend of raw physical power, technical finesse, and a relentless work rate that makes him as dangerous in defensive transitions as he is in launching blistering counter-attacks. Brighton fans have seen him grow from a promising prospect into a midfield general in barely two seasons, and now United believe he is the man to inject steel and creativity into their engine room.

The move is being hailed as a statement of intent from United’s board and new sporting leadership. With their midfield often criticized for lacking dynamism and control in big matches, the Red Devils appear determined to build a squad capable of challenging for the Premier League title and making a deep Champions League run.

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Baleba’s signing also sends a powerful message across Europe: Manchester United are ready to go toe-to-toe with the richest clubs in the world to secure elite young talent. His arrival is expected to have immediate tactical implications, with manager Erik ten Hag reportedly seeing him as the perfect partner for Casemiro or as a long-term successor to the Brazilian in the holding role.

Meanwhile, Brighton — known for their masterful transfer strategy — are walking away with a record sale, further cementing their reputation as one of the smartest recruitment teams in football. Fans, however, are split between pride in Baleba’s rise and heartbreak at losing a player who had become the beating heart of their midfield.

Old Trafford is already preparing for his unveiling, with club stores set to launch Baleba’s new shirt by the weekend. If all goes as planned, the Cameroon star could make his debut in front of a roaring home crowd within days.

€112 million. One of Africa’s brightest stars. The Theatre of Dreams awaits.