Man Utd bid £65m for Baleba as Carrick rebuilds midfield

United's midfield overhaul targets Brighton's Carlos Baleba with a £65m bid.

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What happened. Manchester United have submitted a bid worth up to £65m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, who would become their third midfield signing this summer.

• Baleba would be United's most expensive signing of the window.
• Moves for Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans are already completed.
• United may recoup some outlay via a sell-on clause.

Deadline day is September 1, and Carrick is focused on strengthening his squad.

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