# Manchester United targets Baleba as third midfield signing

Manchester United have reportedly decided to make Brighton's Carlos Baleba their third midfield target in the transfer window. The move signals the club's priority to strengthen their midfield depth. If completed, it would affect Brighton's squad and United's summer rebuild.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/clylk1wexgno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:35:36 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/21/manchester-united-midfield-rebuild-michael-carrick-hull-premier-league) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:41:38 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/25/manchester-united-sign-carlos-baleba-brighton) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:58:29 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/26/manchester-city-omar-marmoush-spurs-loan-obligation-buy-nico-gonzalez-newcastle) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:15:43 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/27/enzo-maresca-manchester-city-more-captains-enzo-fernandez-chelsea) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:22:42 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/30/manchester-united-ipswich-premier-league-match-report) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:46:59 GMT