Newcastle have added Brighton's midfielder Carlos Baleba to their transfer shortlist as they urgently need to rebuild their midfield following significant departures.
Earlier, the Magpies sold Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal for £75 million, while Sandro Tonali also left St James' Park this summer.
Now, Newcastle are on the lookout for a powerful central midfielder. Baleba, at just 22 years old, possesses Premier League experience, stamina, and the ability to drive the ball forward, making him an excellent candidate for the role.
According to the Daily Mail, the club's hierarchy sees the Cameroonian as a long-term replacement for the departing leaders.
This news is likely to concern Manchester United's bosses, who have been monitoring the player for some time.
As reported by Football365, Baleba was among United's primary targets for bolstering their midfield options.
However, insider Fabrizio Romano recently noted that the Manchester club are not rushing the deal, as negotiations have been complicated by the player's injury.
