Carrarese have never beaten Sassuolo and probably never will. • Sassuolo's U20s playing a U19 side tells you everything about how deep their talent pool runs. • Arteta's told the redundancies are about success, which is a funny way of saying Arsenal couldn't afford to keep losing money. • Cagliari-Pescara stats columns exist to fill space when nothing interesting is happening. • Bristol City and Sheffield United will play the kind of match that makes you check your phone more than the scoreline. Carrarese have never beaten Sassuolo and probably never will. • Sassuolo's U20s playing a U19 side tells you everything about how deep their talent pool runs. • Arteta's told the redundancies are about success, which is a funny way of saying Arsenal couldn't afford to keep losing money. • Cagliari-Pescara stats columns exist to fill space when nothing interesting is happening. • Bristol City and Sheffield United will play the kind of match that makes you check your phone more than the scoreline.

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Man United Make £65m Carlos Baleba Bid – Brighton Journal

By WAF News Desk August 22, 2026 12:52 am Updated August 23, 2026 12:29 am 1 min read

Man United Make £65m Carlos Baleba Bid Brighton Journal

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Manchester United have made a £65m bid for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. Reports indicate the club is edging closer to an agreement with Brighton, though the fee remains to be finalised. Baleba is preparing for a medical in Manchester. United have already strengthened their midfield this summer as manager Michael Carrick seeks to address squad weaknesses.

What we know

Man United have submitted a £65m offer for Baleba to Brighton.
Negotiations continue with the transfer fee still under discussion.
Baleba is preparing for a medical examination in Manchester.

Why it matters

The potential acquisition signals United's commitment to reinforcing their midfield under Carrick's management. However, questions remain about whether the investment addresses all squad vulnerabilities needed to mount a Premier League title challenge.

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