Sky Sports News · Advanced talks · “'A game-changing signing' | Man Utd close to signing Baleba from Brighton. Sky Sports' Dan Khan and Tim Sherwood react to the breaking news that Manchester United are close to an a”
Simon Stone · Advanced talks · “As per @David_Ornstein, Man Utd now attempting to agree deal with Brighton for Carlos Baleba. Tried to sign him 12 months ago. Will cost less now.”
BBC Sport · Advanced talks · “Man Utd close on deal for Brighton's Baleba. Manchester United are in talks to sign Cameroon international Carlos Baleba having reignited their interest in the midfielder.”
Sky Sports News · Advanced talks · “Man Utd's new midfielder? | Baleba's Premier League best bits for Brighton!. With Manchester United edging closer to reaching a full agreement with Brighton for Cameroon midfielder”
Guardian Sport · Advanced talks · “Manchester United make £65m offer for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba. Bid short of Brighton’s valuation for midfielder Cameroon international was a United target last summer Manchester U”
BBC Sport · Advanced talks · “Man Utd's decision to make Baleba their 'third midfielder'. Manchester United are in talks to make Carlos Baleba their 'third midfielder' as the club revamp Michael Carrick's squad”
The money
The fee for Carlos Baleba is reported around €71m–€95m, against a market value of €47m.