Manchester United, Brighton Near Carlos Baleba Transfer Deal

Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion are closing in on a deal for midfielder Carlos Baleba. United have made an offer of around £60million (€70m, $81m) plus £5m in add-ons which is felt to be below what Brighton would be seeking to sell. Amicable talks continue with all parties working towards finding an agreement for the Cameroon international to move to Old Trafford. The 22-year-old is currently working his way back to fitness after an ankle ligament injury but the issue is not considered serious or expected to keep him out long-term. Midfield has been an area of significant…