SCOUT· 45%42m·2026-08-19·SportsTransfer latest: Baleba, Konsa and big-spending Ipswich
With just two days until the new Premier League season starts, Manchester United have made their move for Carlos Baleba. Emma Paton is joined by Jay Harris, Cerys Jones and Laurie Whitwell to discuss why after long term interest in the Brighton midfielder, the club are once again exploring a deal to sign him. Plus,…
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“Laurie as usual ain’t got a clue until David speaks”
“Saying that United is the reason (or a reason) that Baleba was hooked 15 times last season because his head was turned is a crazy, crazy cope.”
“Woman tend to get shoehorned into men’s football these days but thank fuck Emma presents and Cerys is super knowledgeable. Levanthal is always painfully argumentative with his main character syndrome.”
“If a left back is still potentially being pursued as "back up for Luke Shaw", what do United view Patrick Dorgu as?”
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