Manchester United has reached a principal agreement with Brighton over the transfer of Carlos Baleba.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the deal will cost £65 million, with an additional £5 million in bonuses, and the Cameroon international has already been given the green light to undergo his medical. This fee has also been confirmed by Sky Sports.
The negotiations intensified in recent days. United's initial offer was rejected, prompting the Manchester club to improve their terms, eventually securing an agreement with Brighton.
Romano reported:
Carlos Baleba is joining Manchester United, here we go! An oral agreement has been reached between the clubs. Today, an improved offer was sent after the initial £65 million bid was turned down. The player is moving to the only club he wanted.
Later, the insider revealed the final financial details of the deal:
As far as I understand, Carlos Baleba's transfer to Manchester United will cost £65 million plus £5 million in bonuses. The Cameroonian midfielder has been given clearance by Brighton to travel, as United have scheduled his medical for the weekend. Here we go, confirmed.
