Manchester United are still in the market looking for new players, especially in the midfield.
They shoved up the attack this summer with high-profile signatures from Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko.
They are working on the issues of goalscoring and creativity in the market, but their midfield still needs attention, and Reuben Amorim and his management team work hard behind the scenes to address that issue.
Man United fails in pursuit of Carlos Valleva
The Red Devils have expressed interest in signing Brighton midfielder Carlos Valleva this summer, but it seems they won’t get a wish as Brighton plays hardball.
According to Transfer News expert Fabrizio Romano, Brighton has made his stance clear. The young midfielder will not leave Amex Stadium this summer.
The decision will be a blow to Man United, who has long praised Baleva’s qualities and has seen him as a perfect fit for manager Amorim’s tactical setup.
Brighton’s refusal to entertain this year’s offer will close the door in the short term, but United will not leave.
Romano reports that Valeva will remain firmly on the 2026 transfer radar, and the club is expected to revisit its pursuit in the near future.
The Premier League Giants are looking for more agility and athleticism mid-summer. Baleba is the ideal player to offer it. He is a young player who has already shown his importance to Brighton on both ends of the pitch.
Valeva remains a target for the Red Devils
He is known for his calm in the middle of the park, but he has defeated the offensives of opposition and constructed the team’s offensive. Amorim, who recently began shaping his team with his own image, sees him as a player who can lock himself in the midfield for years to come.
The Red Devils hierarchy is said to be impressed not only with his physical and technical skills, but also with his maturity and ability to thrive with the fast demands of the Premier League.
With Brighton holding this summer, Man United has decided to return to midfielder again next year.
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