Man Utd have made a major breakthrough in their pursuit of Carlos Baleba, with multiple reports confirming that Brighton have accepted their latest bid for the player. The midfielder is now locked in personal discussions with the buying side as they look to get a deal done as quickly as they can. While key details still need resolving, the player's move now appears to be a matter of “when”, not “if”. Chelsea, Paris SG and Bayern Munich remain in the background, but for now, Man Utd are leading the way in ongoing talks. So far this season, Man Utd are steady at both ends (1.76 goals scored per game, 1.35 goals conceded per game). The role for Carlos Baleba would be to keep that balance while lifting performances across the pitch. Brighton have also been linked with James Trafford and Said El Mala while Man Utd are reportedly monitoring Xavi Simons, Bernardo Silva and Joaquin Seys. Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for up-to-the-minute football transfer rumours and news from your club and beyond.