United Shift Focus to New Midfield Target After Baleba Setback

Amorim directs United towards a new midfield priority as the club abandon pursuit of Carlos Baleba.

 

 

 

 

 

Manchester United’s transfer strategy has taken another twist after the club decided to abandon their pursuit of Carlos Baleba. The Lille midfielder had long been linked with a move to Old Trafford, but complications surrounding negotiations have forced the Reds to turn their attention elsewhere.

 

Sources close to the club suggest that manager Ruben Amorim has already identified a fresh target as United look to strengthen their midfield before the window closes. While the name of the new priority remains under wraps, insiders reveal that the manager has made it clear to the board who he wants to anchor his system moving forward.

 

The decision to pull out of the Baleba chase does not signal an end to United’s summer business. Instead, it highlights Amorim’s determination to bring in players who fit both his tactical philosophy and the evolving vision under INEOS ownership.

 

United have already invested heavily in the current window, but the midfield remains an area of concern given injuries and a lack of depth. Amorim is said to view the new target as a “transformational” addition — someone capable of dictating play, offering defensive balance, and linking transitions effectively.

 

The coming days are expected to be decisive as negotiations begin. Fans, however, may need to wait a little longer to discover the identity of the midfielder at the top of United’s shortlist.

 

What is clear is that Manchester United are not finished in the market — and the next signing could be pivotal in shaping the team’s fortunes this season.