Manchester United is set to make an offer for Baleba, but it will be below £100 million, and they attempted to include Sancho in the deal but were rejected! Amorim is also interested in Woughton.

According to "indykaila News," Manchester United held a significant board meeting on Tuesday, with Amorim participating and explicitly stating that Carlos Baleba is an essential signing this summer, as acquiring him would enable a strong start to the new season. The club's financing is secured, and they are prepared to make a move. The report indicates that the Red Devils are ready to present a formal offer to challenge Brighton's resolve.

The source has been humorously nicknamed "Green Hat Guy" due to their profile picture featuring a person wearing a yellow-green felt hat. "The Athletic" transfer expert David Ornstein has cited their opinion, but the claim that Manchester United's board discussed Baleba's transfer has not been corroborated by other sources and remains unverified.

It is certain that Manchester United has reached out to Brighton through intermediaries, but the discussions regarding the transfer are not progressing positively. Brighton insists that he is not for sale this summer, and although the player is certainly willing to move to Old Trafford, he is not actively pushing for the transfer at this moment.

Manchester United believes they can help Baleba achieve his ambitious career goals, but Baleba might feel that the current Red Devils are not significantly different from Brighton. Baleba told Sky Sports, "When I hang up my boots, I hope to have won honors personally, leaving a mark in football history like those great midfielders. Then there are team championships, winning many trophies for my club and national team."

When asked if it is possible to achieve these goals at Brighton, he responded, "In my view, there are opportunities everywhere. I can win titles at Brighton or at another club. My ambition is to win championships wherever I play, making the world happy."

Brighton has reiterated that any potential sale this summer must exceed the £115 million transfer fee for Moisés Caicedo; they are only considering record-breaking offers in the range of £115 million to £120 million, while Manchester United is believed to be unwilling to meet this price. The Times reports that Baleba's transfer situation remains unclear, with the Red Devils currently reluctant to offer more than £100 million, and direct talks between the two clubs have not yet occurred.

Despite the fact that this 21-year-old Cameroonian midfielder is a target for both Manchester United's manager and executives, the club must still operate strictly within the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules. Any claims that Manchester United will spare no expense to sign Baleba are merely hype.

The Independent reports that Manchester United is working hard to sign Baleba before the transfer window closes on September 1. United previously proposed using Sancho as a bargaining chip, but Brighton rejected this, similar to their stance on Toby Corry; the Seagulls are not interested in United players.

Brighton is in a completely strong negotiating position since Baleba has three years left on his contract, with the club holding an option to extend it for another 12 months. They signed Baleba from Ligue 1's Lille for £23 million in 2023, so selling him would yield a significant profit.

Amorim hopes to sign a new midfielder this summer, with England international Adam Woughton seen as a potential alternative to Baleba. It is said that Amorim's ideal scenario is to acquire both players simultaneously, but that is entirely unlikely this summer. Additionally, Crystal Palace's asking price is expected to be high, as they also maintain a strong stance in the transfer market. Manchester United fans hope Baleba and Woughton can become the future midfield partnership, but that may only happen if captain Bruno Fernandes is transferred.