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# 6 transfers Man United can seal this week as dream star signs with £53m support

- **Source:** 
- **Published:** 24 Aug
- **Club:** Manchester United
- **Original URL:** https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-transfers-baleba-balde-34504095

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Now, the United boss will turn his attention back to the transfer window with several stars linked to the club. Here, Manchester Evening News examines who the club could buy and sell this week.

Carlos Baleba is set to become Carrick's fourth summer signing as United finally land the highly-rated midfielder. The midfielder will join for a fee of £65million plus £5m in add-ons.

United's opening offer to Brighton of £60m was rejected but the Seagulls have now accepted an improved bid. It is understood that the club is delighted with the deal struck after Brighton initially demanded more than £100m last summer, when United first registered an interest.

Baleba will join Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santas as midfield reinforcements with Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Mason Mount already at Carrick's disposal.

Alejandro Balde could be a more viable option at left-back in the transfer window after Newcastle shut the door on Lewis Hall. United were keen on the Magpies defender but his club has given a firm no to allowing him to leave this summer.

The left-back was left out of the matchday squad against Elche on Sunday amid links to United. Carrick will be prioritising a left-back following the signing of Baleba and could make a move for the Spaniard this week.

He said: "No all quiet. A lot of talks, discussions and enquiries. I told you we turned down a bid for Louis Page, but there’s been nothing official since then."

Page is valued at around £10m with United now sitting in a strong position to put in another bid for the teenage sensation.

Joshua Zirkzee is one star who could depart Old Trafford this summer. The striker has attracted interest from Juventus and Aston Villa so far, with the Reds valuing him at around £40m.

The Sun claims that Villa's interest comes amid uncertainty over Ollie Watkins' future. Reports in Italy suggest that Juve has sounded out a potential deal for Zirkzee, who is seen as an alternative to their main target, Randal Kolo Muani.

United could also opt to move on two academy graduates this summer with a permanent exit being considered for Harry Amass. BBC Sport reports that the club are debating a £7m deal for the 19-year-old after he returned early from a loan at Norwich last season.

The Canaries could make another move for the defender, or another Championship club may take a chance on the teenager. Meanwhile, Toby Collyer is reportedly attracting interest from Hull City with United convinced they could secure a sizeable fee for the midfielder.

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