‘We have it on good authority’ – Transfer Insider publishes exciting Manchester United transfer update as INEOS sanctions blockbuster move; negotiations have begun
Manchester United have been given the green light to make big money to sign one of their top transfer targets.
Man United made a big push to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba this summer, but the Seagulls proved a tough nut to crack as they refused to sell him for less than £120million.
Eventually the door closed on the Red Devils at that point, but it was reported that Man United would come back for him in the next few transfer windows.
Man United have the green light to make an official bid for Carlos Baleba
In fact, it has been reported that Ruben Amorim and INEOS have made this their 2026 transfer priority.
And there appears to be significant progress in their pursuit, with a reliable transfer insider sharing an exciting update on Monday evening.
According to his sources, negotiations are currently underway between Man United and Brighton, with the Red Devils having been given the green light to make an official offer for the player, which will be worth almost £90 million.
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We know on good authority that @ManUtd & @OfficialBHAFC are once again negotiating the transfer of Carlos Baleba.
Manchester United owners are ready to spend £90 million on the player.
Green light given to submit an official offer. pic.twitter.com/O5hmz0EfrH
– Indykaila News (@indykaila) November 3, 2025
Carlos Baleba would instantly improve Manchester United’s midfield
Even though Casemiro has been a key player in Ruben Amorim’s rebuild this season, his long-term future at the club remains uncertain.
His current contract with the club expires in 2026 and there are no discussions regarding a contract extension yet.
Casemiro’s defensive profile is characterized by positional discipline and great efficiency in direct confrontation. He maintains an elite rate of 4.07 tackles per 90 minutes.
This, combined with his excellent ground duel success rate of 62.2%, confirms his ability to function as a specialist positional barrier, maximizing his effectiveness when actively engaged in static and physical duels.
Baleba, meanwhile, operates primarily as a defensive midfielder and displays high overall defensive engagement despite his lower minutes total.
He accumulated 41 total tackles and 26 total interceptions. Above all, Baleba’s recovery of the ball stands out for his recovery volume; he averages 6.7 ball recoveries per 90.
This figure is higher than any current Manchester United midfielder, indicating a high work rate and excellent spatial awareness for recovering secondary possession.
