🍿It’s a bit ironic, but if this plays out, it’s a tactical masterclass from Manchester United. 😂
Brighton CEO Paul Barber is notorious for not putting an asking price out there. The model is basically: come to us, tell us your price, and we’ll discuss.
United didn’t play that game last summer or in January. Instead, they activated the player, agreed terms, and Baleba only wanted United.
Then Newcastle opened talks and suddenly Brighton’s valuation was revealed: £60–65M.
United can now swoop in, just like with Šeško, knowing exactly what Brighton actually value Baleba at and get the deal done.
Once again, United used Newcastle like the first three runners in a 4x100m relay. They let them do the hard yards, took the baton, and sprinted the final 100m. 😂🔴
#MUFC #Baleba
Last summer signings and their nationality:
MATHEUS CUNHA 🇧🇷
BRYAN MBEUMO 🇨🇲
SENNE LAMMENS 🇧🇪
BENJAMIN SESKO 🇸🇮
This summer signings:
ANDRE SANTOS 🇧🇷
CARLOS BALEBA⌛ 🇨🇲
YOURI TIELEMANS 🇧🇪
Who's that Slovenian 🇸🇮 Left back? 😂