Manchester United haven't given up on Carlos Baleba, and their persistence may soon pay off!After a year of lengthy negotiations and haggling with Brighton, the Red Devils may have finally made an offer that will please the Seagulls.When United set their sights on the Cameroonian, Brighton's asking price stood at £100 million, while the Manchester club was willing to offer £25 million less.Tough job for Man United – Bruno rejected first offer for a new contractHowever, the tables have turned in the meantime.Baleba is currently recovering from an ankle injury, and Brighton see this transfer window as possibly their last chance to cash in on his departure, given that his form often dipped during the previous season.According to The Athletic and its leading transfer insider and journalist, David Ornstein, United have made a £60 million offer, and the reaction from the Amex Stadium has been positive, meaning the transfer could be completed within the next 10 days.🚨💣 MAJOR BREAKING:Manchester United are closing in on a deal to sign Carlos Baleba! United’s offer of £60m + £5m is below Brighton’s valuation but amicable talks continue as all parties work to reach an agreement.[@David_Ornstein] pic.twitter.com/ATH0WjffY1— UtdXclusive (@UtdXclusive) August 19, 2026 The Red Devils have already begun rebuilding their midfield, bringing in Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa and Andrey Santos from Chelsea, with the 22-year-old set to be the final piece.Baleba is reportedly Michael Carrick's preferred target, with his strong left foot making him a viable option at left-back. The tactician is even willing to overlook his injury concerns – something that led United to abandon their pursuit of Ederson from Atalanta.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901499##However, unlike in the Brazilian's case, the Red Devils have been more lenient with Baleba, given that the Cameroonian has been their long-standing target.We'll see whether he was worth waiting for.