Manchester United tighten transfer talks

A look at Manchester United’s transfer situation with Baleba links and the impact of outselling assets.

Manchester United secure Baleba talks as sale progress remains uncertain

Manchester United’s summer activity is hampered by a slow pace of outbound sales, a factor many see as holding back fresh signings. Marcus Rashford’s loan to Barcelona is the standout departure so far and is expected to save around £12 million in wages, but the broader budget picture still rests on selling players to meet Profit and Sustainability Rules. United’s recent loss to Arsenal highlighted on-field needs, yet the club remains cautious about spending without a clearer cash flow from sales.

Baleba remains the center of attention in midfield talks, yet Brighton’s price tag of over £100 million and their stance that the 20-year-old is not for sale complicate a summer move. Reports also link Alejandro Garnacho with a Chelsea move, a deal that would boost United’s PSR position thanks to the winger’s homegrown status. Rasmus Hojlund has faced renewed transfer talk after Benjamin Sesko’s arrival, while rumors about Sancho, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia add to a busy, uncertain market. A successful Baleba bid would likely hinge on selling others first, keeping the window open but the path to signing him not clear.

United faces a central tension: ambition versus balance sheet discipline. The club’s ability to pursue top targets depends on outbound sales, not just inward signings. Selling Garnacho or other assets would ease PSR constraints and create room for a bold move, but it would also alter the squad’s homegrown balance and fan expectations. In short, the window is a test of whether Manchester United can reconcile long-term financial rules with short-term sporting needs.

Highlights

The transfer clock keeps ticking as United weigh risk against reward.