Man Utd close in on Baleba as Carrick gets midfield wish

United edge closer to signing Brighton's Carlos Baleba in a £60m deal.

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What happened. Manchester United are close to agreeing a deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, having made a £60m bid with £5m in add-ons.

• United already signed Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos this summer.
• Boss Michael Carrick wanted a third midfield addition after Casemiro left.
• Talks are ongoing, with an agreement expected despite Brighton's valuation.

United are long-term admirers of Baleba, having eyed him last summer.

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