Man Utd's six-man midfield shortlist after Carlos Baleba timeline emergesManchester United maintain their interest in Carlos Baleba and may want to sign more than one midfielder this year despite a quiet January being expected by Ruben AmorimView 2 Images Carlos Baleba is on Manchester United's shortlist (Image: Getty Images)Manchester United's priority is to sign up to two 'top' central midfielders in the next 12 months and the club have 'explored' a move for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba for a second time. Baleba is under contract until 2028, and his deal has the option for a one-year extension. ‌The report claims that Brighton's star is one of six players currently of interest to United. Man Utd predicted XI vs Leeds as Ruben Amorim handed major problem READ MORE :United boss Amorim is expecting a quiet January, however. View 2 Images Ruben Amorim has made his January plans clear (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA, Getty Images)‌"No, none have asked.

Source: Daily Mirror January 03, 2026 12:12 UTC