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The next couple of days will be crucial for Manchester United<\/a> if Michael Carrick<\/a> is to have any chance of securing success throughout the 2026\/27 season.<\/p>\n

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The Red Devils\u2019 opening day defeat to newly-promoted Hull City is evidence that the 45-year-old is still in desperate need of added reinforcements before the summer window closes.<\/p>\n

Three new midfielders have arrived to bolster the heart of the side, but there\u2019s no denying that other areas of the squad still need to be bolstered before Tuesday night.<\/p>\n

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However, Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans did manage to make their debuts last weekend, but the supporters may have to wait a little longer to see their latest addition in action.<\/p>\n

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\n Why Baleba could be the final piece of United’s midfield puzzle<\/strong>
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After Casemiro departed at the end of June, it was no secret that United were in need of extra bodies in midfield – more importantly, a dominant ball-winning option.<\/p>\n

Santos and Tielemans are capable of filling such a void, but the hierarchy appear to have gone above and beyond after securing a move for Carlos Baleba<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The former Brighton & Hove Albion man was a key transfer target last summer, but the Red Devils have finally got their man – after paying \u00a370m including add-ons.<\/p>\n

Such a move has seen Carrick finally land the player who can sit at the base of the club\u2019s midfield and dictate the play after regaining possession for his side.<\/p>\n

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Carlos Baleba – 2024\/25 vs 2025\/26<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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Stats (per 90)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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24\/25<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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25\/26<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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Goals<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0.10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Shots<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1.48<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1.04<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Assists<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0.03<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Chances created<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0.77<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0.37<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Successful dribbles<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1.11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0.67<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Duels won<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6.71<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4.95<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Tackles<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2.66<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1.96<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Fouls committed<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1.35<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1.77<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

His stats from last season showcase his ability to do just that, with Baleba making 1.6 interceptions per 90 – subsequently ranking him in the top 10% of all midfielders in Europe\u2019s top-five leagues.<\/p>\n

His impressive tally of 5.7 ball recoveries and 11.3 defensive contributions per 90 further showcase his quality, which will add the needed dominance the side have lacked in Casemiro\u2019s absence.<\/p>\n

The Cameroonian managed to complete 86% of the passes he attempted last term, whilst making 3.8 line-breaking passes per 90 – which could make him the final piece of Carrick\u2019s midfield puzzle.<\/p>\n

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\n How United can secure the next Baleba for Carrick<\/strong>
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With just a handful of days left in the summer transfer window, United are running out of time to secure added reinforcements to mount a charge for the Premier League.<\/p>\n

The left-back department has appeared to be an area which the club are still wanting to target, with Barcelona star Alejandro Balde emerging as a key target.<\/p>\n

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However, the Spaniard has stated his desire to remain at his boyhood club beyond the end of the summer, which has seen attention once again shift towards fellow target Lewis Hall<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Journalist Ben Jacobs has provided the latest on a move<\/a> for the Newcastle United star, stating: “The signs from the [Lewis] Hall camp are he sees a very strong fit at Manchester United.”<\/p>\n

“This is where Manchester United have got confidence, as they did with Carlos Baleba 12 months ago, that if they can’t move now, if they do choose to move in a years time, and even if Hall signs a new deal first, the player has that buy in.”<\/p>\n