A Man Utd at Baleba impasse as Bayern Munich submit Woltemade bid…..
Manchester United vs Carlos Baleba: A Budging Standstill
Manchester United’s pursuit of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba is at a complex impasse. Brighton appear firmly set on a steep valuation of around €115 million, which United view as prohibitive—especially given their already sizable summer spending.
United are actively trying to structure a deal—exploring options like a mix of upfront payments, performance add-ons, and even a potential swap deal involving Jadon Sancho. Inside the club, staff acknowledge that signing Baleba would push them well beyond budget constraints. Still, executing such a deal might be worth the long-term upgrade he offers.
An alternative route is emerging: Sporting CP’s Morten Hjulmand, a player already familiar with manager Ruben Amorim’s system, is being eyed as a fallback. United may submit a £50 million bid if Baleba’s price remains immovable.
This tug-of-war caps a summer transfer window filled with ambition—but also serious financial tension at Old Trafford.
Bayern Munich and Nick Woltemade: Offer Rebuffed
Over in Germany, Bayern Munich’s pursuit of VfB Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade has hit a significant snag. Bayern’s latest bid—reportedly €60 million plus add-ons—was rejected outright by Stuttgart, who are demanding no less than €75 million.
Woltemade’s agent, Danny Bachmann, publicly rebuked Stuttgart, accusing them of reneging on earlier verbal commitments and demanding an “unmarketable” fee for a player they acquired on a free transfer.
As a result, the transfer appears deadlocked—dramatically intensifying pressure heading into their upcoming Beckenbauer Supercup showdown.
Wrapping It Up
This summer’s transfer window is entering its final act, and both front-runners are striking deep poses:
Man Utd: Determined to land a long-term midfield dynamo in Baleba—yet facing stern financial and negotiation hurdles. Hjulmand stands by as a cost-effective alternative.
Bayern Munich: Locked in a high-stakes impasse with Stuttgart over Woltemade, with both sides unwilling to yield—raising the stakes ahead of their Supercup face-off.
Let me know if you’d like a breakdown of other clubs’ transfer moves, potential bargains, or how financial fair play rules are shaping all this drama.
