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Carlos Baleba
Born: January 3, 2004
Height: 5' 10.5" (179cm)
Hometown: Douala, Cameroon
Nationality: 
Cameroonian
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CameroonianPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
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| Senior | 2022-2023 | Lille |
| 2023- | Brighton & Hove Albion | |
Sports Mole has 341 articles about Carlos Baleba. Articles 1 to 40:
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Five midfielders Man United could sign this summer including three Premier League stars
Sports Mole looks at five midfielders who could be signed by Manchester United during this summer's transfer window.07:27
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Man United transfer news: ‘Minimum of five signings’ wanted with dream summer targets revealed
Manchester United are planning to make a minimum of five signings in the summer transfer window, according to a report.May 12, 08:30
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Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'draw up four-man midfield shortlist' including two Man Utd targets
Liverpool are reportedly considering four midfielders as potential signings ahead of the summer transfer window.May 7, 16:37
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils to spend £150m on midfield trio?
Manchester United prepare for a pivotal summer window as INEOS targets a major midfield rebuild after securing Champions League football.May 5, 00:51
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Man United transfer news: All four Paris Saint-Germain midfield targets also on Red Devils' radar
PSG are reportedly looking to add a fresh midfielder to their engine room in the upcoming transfer window. Four profiles have been identified, with three of them already firmly on the radar of Manchester United.Apr 30, 11:29
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Newcastle vs. Brighton: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Premier League fixture
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion.Apr 30, 08:22
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Elliot Anderson latest: ‘Reluctant’ Man Utd give Man City major transfer boost ahead of summer
Manchester City move ahead of rivals Manchester United in their pursuit of Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson ahead of the summer transfer window, according to a report.Apr 30, 07:46
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils suffer major transfer blow with 'indispensable' star 'not for sale'
Real Madrid are not prepared to discuss an exit for Aurelien Tchouameni this summer amid interest from Manchester United, according to a report.Apr 29, 09:13
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils handed big £50m midfield boost in race to land Casemiro successor
Manchester United gain a boost in their pursuit of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba as a potential replacement emerges, lowering the chance of a £50m summer deal.Apr 24, 07:44
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils 'considering' £50m bid to sign Premier League midfielder
Manchester United are reportedly considering making a bid for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba in the summer window.Apr 23, 19:55
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Man Utd: Three players who could replace Casemiro as Michael Carrick urged to sign 'own Rodri'
Sports Mole discusses three potential replacements for Casemiro at Manchester United this summer, with a former Red Devils star warning an "elite midfielder" must be signed.Apr 17, 21:22
Man United transfer news: Red Devils now '50/50' in pursuit of Premier League midfielder
Manchester United are reportedly no more than '50/50' to make an approach for a specific Premier League midfielder during the summer transfer window.Apr 10, 09:42
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Manchester United news: Ferdinand names his four transfer priorities, and picks between Tonali and Anderson
With key departures expected and several transfer targets in the frame, Manchester United are preparing to strengthen their squad in the summer window. For club legend Rio Ferdinand, three areas of the pitch must be at the top of the priority list.Apr 6, 09:29
Man United transfer news: 'Major' difference in budget revealed if Michael Carrick secures Champions League football
Manchester United reportedly learn how valuable securing Champions League football will be to their finances ahead of the summer transfer window.Apr 5, 23:04
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Robert De Zerbi to Tottenham: Five players new Spurs manager could sign including Man United target
Roberto De Zerbi has been appointed as the new Tottenham boss, and here are five players he could sign for Spurs, preferably from his former clubs.Apr 1, 22:24
Manchester United’s midfield makeover: Four players Red Devils could target this summer
Sports Mole looks at four players Manchester United could target to bolster their midfield this summer.Mar 30, 21:07
Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils 'handed boost' in pursuit of Casemiro replacement
Manchester United revisit a familiar midfield target as selling club reportedly adjust their valuation following a dip in consistency.Mar 28, 00:59
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Preview:Australia vs Cameroon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between Australia and Cameroon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 25, 23:38
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Brighton lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Liverpool.Mar 19, 10:25
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Transfer news: Manchester United and Liverpool are 'racing' for star Premier League midfielder
Manchester United and Liverpool lead a high-profile chase for a standout Premier League midfielder ahead of a pivotal summer transfer window.Mar 15, 01:19
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Brighton lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as James Milner dropped
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.Mar 2, 10:05
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Brighton & Hove Albion lineup vs. Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI as Danny Welbeck chases Jamie Vardy record
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Sunday's Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.Feb 27, 22:11
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Man Utd transfer news: Fabrizio Romano explains whether Real Madrid will entertain Eduardo Camavinga to Old Trafford move
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reveals whether Real Madrid will consider selling Eduardo Camavinga to Manchester United this summer.Feb 26, 01:14
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Casemiro replacement: Man Utd identify 'monster' midfielder to fill looming engine room void
Manchester United reportedly accelerate their search for a midfield powerhouse as they prepare for Casemiro's high-profile departure.Feb 24, 03:08
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils could cash in on 'indispensable' midfielder as transfer plans revealed
Manchester United could reportedly look to cash in on Bruno Fernandes as they want to bring new faces in midfield next summer.Feb 19, 20:10
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'narrow midfield shortlist' to five names ahead of summer activity
Manchester United reportedly narrow their midfield shortlist to five names, as the Red Devils look to bring in two new players in that area of the field.Feb 19, 18:55
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils ‘continue to monitor’ £30m midfielder wanted by four other Premier League clubs
Manchester United will continue to monitor Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney as they shape their midfield recruitment plans ahead of the summer transfer window, according to a report.Feb 17, 12:40
Man Utd transfer news: ‘Shock’ move for Liverpool star considered as new midfield target emerges
Manchester United will reportedly consider making a shock move for Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister in the summer transfer window.Feb 16, 16:05
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils backed to move for 25-year-old midfielder "sooner rather than later"
Former Everton, Aston Villa and Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness backs Manchester United to move for Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali.Feb 14, 20:00
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils receive Morten Hjulmand boost with cut-price valuation 'revealed'
Manchester United allegedly receive a boost ahead of a potential attempt to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand during the summer transfer window.Feb 14, 09:20
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Wednesday's Premier League results & roundup: Manchester City and Aston Villa win to keep pressure on Arsenal in title race
Sports Mole provides a roundup of all Wednesday’s Premier League results and storylines, as Manchester City and Aston Villa keep pressure on Arsenal in the title race.Feb 11, 22:52
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Man United transfer news: Carlos Baleba is playing his way out of a big-money Red Devils switch as midfielder's struggles continue
Manchester United transfer target Carlos Baleba was substituted just 22 minutes into Brighton & Hove Albion's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.Feb 11, 20:44
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Man United transfer news: Jason Wilcox ‘personally involved’ in Red Devils’ pursuit of Arsenal-linked midfielder
Manchester United are reportedly set to rivals Premier League leaders Arsenal for the signature of a highly-rated midfielder ahead of the summer transfer window.Feb 10, 09:30
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils set to 'battle' PL rival in Carlos Baleba race
Manchester United could reportedly face competition from Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain to sign Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba in the summer window.Feb 9, 20:43
Manchester United transfer news: '£100m' Premier League midfielder wants 'guarantee' to join amid Arsenal interest
Manchester United reportedly learn the guarantee that a Premier League midfielder would need before agreeing to join amid interest from Arsenal.Feb 9, 01:40
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Manchester United latest: Michael Carrick future update as 'barrier' could cost him Old Trafford manager's job
Though Michael Carrick is performing well as Manchester United boss, there is reportedly a barrier that could prevent him being appointed permanently.Feb 7, 01:31
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Man Utd's Casemiro stance 'confirmed' amid suggestions midfielder's form could lead to major rethink
Manchester United will reportedly not reverse their decision to release in-form midfielder Casemiro this summer.Feb 2, 20:55
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils 'considering swoop' for Wolves midfielder before winter deadline
Manchester United have allegedly not ruled out moving for Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes before the January transfer window closes.Jan 30, 08:28
Manchester United transfer news: Midfield target's new contract 'confirmed' as summer struggle approaches
Manchester United reportedly receive a blow in their pursuit of a January target, with the midfielder set to sign a new deal with his current club.Jan 29, 19:59
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils 'weighing up' summer move for Barcelona midfielder as Casemiro replacement
Manchester United could make a move for Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado during this summer's transfer window, according to a report.Jan 28, 18:56
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