Carlos Baleba Man United transfer threat emerges amid £100m price tag

Carlos Baleba Man United transfer threat emerges amid £100m price tag

Latest Manchester United transfer rumours as warning issued over Rasmus Hojlund sale as well as interest in Carlos Baleba

Carlos Baleba has been linked with a move to Manchester United (Image: Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

The Premier League is now less than a week away and there will undoubtedly be an element of excitement as Manchester United look to bounce back from a poor 2024/25 campaign. Arsenal visit Old Trafford on Sunday looking to dampen the bubbling anticipation surrounding Ruben Amorim's side.

But there will be eyes on the Portuguese's team as their new attacking trio will be looking to make an immediate impact. Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha were all unveiled in front of their new supporters prior to their 1-1 draw with Fiorentina in their final pre-season friendly.

Following last season's dour showing, there is pressure on United to bounce back and push up the table to reclaim their place in Europe.

The MEN has taken a look at the latest Man United rumours...

United warned over Hojlund decision

Former defender Mikael Silvestre has warned Manchester United against offloading Rasmus Hojlund. The Dane faces question marks over his future at Old Trafford following the blockbuster arrival of Sesko.

Hojlund could be left in the cold during an important season for club and country with Denmark looking to book their place in next summer's World Cup.

Sesko's big-money move saw Amorim acquire his desired forward but it has sparked speculation over Hojlund's future in Manchester. Silvestre, though. says keeping the striker among the options would be beneficial.

"Marcus Rashford has gone and there are not a lot of strikers around, Joshua Zirkzee is a different type of striker that doesn’t make those runs in behind the defence," the former central defender said.

"He is another type of player for certain games, certain opposition.

"But no, you need competition, need quality, so I wouldn’t rush into sending Rasmus Hojlund out on loan if Sesko signs. Absolutely not."

MEN Sport says: It's an interesting point that Silvestre makes, with Joshua Zirkzee offering a different expertise in the attacking positions, what harm would it do for Amorim's options? The only problem would be Hojlund's desire to play first-team football and the amount of interest in his services.

Newcastle pose threat in £100m Baleba race

Caught Offside have claimed that Newcastle United are considering a move for Carlos Baleba. It has been said the Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder is a player of interest to recruitment figures at Old Trafford.

The MEN reported this week that Toby Coller would not be considered as a makeweight in a swap deal for the highly-rated Cameroon international.

Reports suggest that Newcastle are in a 'observation phase' over a move for Baleba, who is valued around £100 million by the Seagulls.

MEN Sport says: Carlos Baleba would be a phenomenal signing for United and it is no surprise to see clubs beginning to get in line for his signature. A move for the 24-year-old would be a catalyst in transforming Amorim's engine room but a deal for Newcastle, at this time, seems unlikely. The Magpies have already been disappointed in the transfer window by losing out on their attacking targets, Sesko being a recent example, so a big-money move for Baleba doesn't quite make sense.

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