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Baleba is worse than MU's other two targets, Wharton and Anderson. |
The Brighton midfielder was once the Red Devils' number one priority, but is having a terrible season. He has been withdrawn at half-time for the fourth time in the Premier League this season. The match against Brentford on the night of November 22 was the clearest proof. Baleba was taken off when his team was 0-1 down, receiving 5.7 points, while Brighton won 2-1.
In the summer of 2025, MU was very close to Baleba when reaching a personal agreement. But the price of over 100 million pounds made the Manchester team hesitate. The decision to wait until 2026 to re-evaluate the target is now considered completely correct.
Last season, Baleba was considered one of the best central midfielders in the league. However, this time the 21-year-old's form has plummeted. The Athletic described it as a "disastrous season", and the match against Brentford only continued Baleba's forgettable streak.
Meanwhile, other MU targets flourished. Adam Wharton shone in Crystal Palace's 2-0 win over Wolves with 1 assist, 87% passing rate, 100% tackle win and leading the way in interceptions.
Also in this round, Elliot Anderson continued his classy performance in Nottingham Forest's 3-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield. The midfielder, favored by coach Thomas Tuchel for England, won 4/6 challenges, passed 89% accurately and created 3 good chances - the most in the match.
The contrast between Baleba and the other two names has made MU lean towards a new direction. Ruben Amorim's team is unbeaten in the last 5 matches and no longer wants to bet on a midfielder who is still struggling under the pressure of the Premier League.
Source: https://znews.vn/mu-da-dung-voi-baleba-post1605222.html
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