Fabrizio Romano reveals Carlos Baleba’s stance on Man United transfer

“And what I can tell you is that that verbal agreement, nothing signed and nothing close, but that verbal agreement between Baleba and Manchester United from summer 2025 remains valid,” Romano added.

As such, United have already done half the work heading into the summer transfer window, and now all that remains is finding an agreement over a transfer fee with Brighton.

Furthermore, the verbal agreement with Baleba is crucial as United are not the only Premier League giants tracking the 22-year-old.

Last month, Sky Sports claimed that he is also “on Manchester City’s list this summer, however, and Arsenal have also been mentioned in some quarters.”

Battle for Elliot Anderson

United’s battle with City for midfield targets is going to be interesting to watch in the summer, with the Mancunians also keen on signing Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest.

However, Forest, who are now in a strong position to avoid relegation to the Championship, have slapped a record price tag of £125 million on his head.

Anderson is undoubtedly a very talented and complete midfielder. Still, such a fee may force his suitors to consider alternatives. This is where the race for Baleba’s signature could get intense.

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