Manchester United have withdrawn from negotiations to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, 22, after he sustained an ankle ligament injury during pre-season preparations in August 2026. The deal had been valued at nearly £100 million at various points. The injury was not the sole factor: United had already strengthened their midfield in the same transfer window by signing Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, reducing the urgency for a third central midfielder. Brighton believe the injury is not a long-term concern, though Baleba’s availability for the start of the Premier League season remains uncertain.
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