United’s Midfield Makeover | MLS News

Manchester United’s midfield overhaul is complete with the £88.7m signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton, a move that follows their aggressive attacking investment last year and sets the stage for a defensive focus in 12 months. Baleba, who impressed two seasons ago, arrives at Old Trafford after his price dropped due to personal and transfer distractions — a bargain for United. Paired with seasoned Premier League midfielder Youri Tielemans, the duo promises balance: Baleba brings speed and physicality, while Tielemans offers creativity and composure. Though Kobbie Mainoo faces increased competition after missing preseason, he remains a key figure — and Baleba’s defensive work could even complement his development. With this new midfield core, manager Michael Carrick now has greater tactical flexibility, but must deliver results in his first full season as the team’s ambitions grow. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c2b8d72862fe963a