Manchester United seal African signing

Originally posted on Goal.com | By Hussein Hamdy | Last updated Aug 21, 2026 5:14 PM ET

A major talent

Manchester United wrapped up one of the summer's standout African deals on Friday.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano wrote on his account on the "X" network: "Breaking.. Brighton player Carlos Baleba will move to Manchester United.. The deal is done".

He added: "There is already a verbal agreement between the two clubs.. An improved offer was sent today after the previous offer of £65 million was rejected, and the player is preparing to join the only club he wanted".

Understand Carlos Baleba to Man United deal fee will be £65m plus £5m add-ons.

Cameroon midfielder has authorization to travel from Brighton as Manchester United have booked a medical over the weekend.

Here we go, confirmed. pic.twitter.com/Xr0Dm0eEpb
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 21, 2026

Romano continued: "Baleba will be a new Manchester United player very soon".

The expert went on: "The value of Carlos Baleba's transfer to Manchester United is £65 million plus £5 million in add-ons".

BREAKING: Carlos Baleba to Manchester United, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between clubs.

Improved bid sent today after £65m package rejected and player set to join the only club he wanted.

Baleba, new #MUFC player soon. pic.twitter.com/1ORh7pLDCk
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 21, 2026