Man Utd set to announce £70m Baleba deal as Barcola linked with Liverpool
Man Utd set to announce £70m Baleba deal as Barcola linked

Manchester United are expected to announce the signing of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba shortly, with the two clubs having agreed a total fee of £70million after a breakthrough in talks on Friday evening.

Baleba reportedly underwent his Old Trafford medical over the weekend, at the same time United lost 2-0 to Hull. The 22-year-old is expected to cost an initial £65m with a further £5m in add-ons.

Premier League clubs still active in the market

The Premier League is back and new signings are already making an impact, though more incomings are firmly expected before the deadline. Every top club is still active in the market with just over a week left as they look to put the finishing touches on their squad for the 2026/27 campaign.

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Manchester United were exposed by Hull in Saturday's 2-0 defeat and are expected to react, while Arsenal and Liverpool could still yet make some blockbuster attacking additions.

Arsenal and Liverpool target attacking reinforcements

Andoni Iraola hopes to bring in at least one player from Paris Saint-Germain, with Bradley Barcola a potential target who could cost £120million. The Gunners want to replace Gabriel Martinelli after the Brazilian was frozen out by Mikel Arteta and co.

Express Sport brings you all the latest updates from the transfer market, with several announcements expected today, some of which could be quite important for the coming season.

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