Manchester United s first choice for new midfielder signed in winter window and summer window revealed! Mbemo lobbies Baleba, which may be unnecessary

The British "Sun" said that Manchester United's 71 million pound winger Mbemo is trying to persuade Carlos Baleba to join Manchester United. The two recently represented Cameroon in the World Cup African Qualifiers, and Cameroon failed to qualify directly.

It is said that Mbemo and Baleba have a closer relationship during this national team match than in the past, and outsiders believe that he may be the best person to convince Baleba to transfer from Brighton to Manchester United. Inside sources said Mbemo has always shared the joy of joining a wealthy club like Manchester United and is like a "big brother" to the 21-year-old Baleba.

During the international match in September, when Cameroon lost 0-1 to Cape Verde, Mbemo comforted Baleba on the court and protected him from attacks by intruders on the court. The island nation of Cape Verde, with a population of 600,000, has now qualified for its first World Cup. Cameroon's World Cup fortunes will now hinge on next month's four-team play-offs with Nigeria, DR Congo and Gabon competing for the final spot.

British media reported that Mbemo is trying to encourage Baleba to push for a transfer in the January transfer window next year, but in reality, any potential transfer is more likely to take place next summer. Manchester United faces three major obstacles in introducing Baleba in the winter window: Brighton's rejection, its own lack of funds and the poor condition of the players.

In fact, it has long been a commonplace to say that teammates of the national team persuaded a person to join Manchester United. This summer, this "lobbyist" role was played by goalkeeper Andre Onana. As we all know, Onana lost his position in the end and was rented out to Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super League. So now Mbemo has picked up the baton.

In fact, Mbemo did not need to convince Baleba to move to Manchester United at all. The latter was already willing to join. The reason why he could not wear the Red Devils jersey in the summer window was Brighton's asking price of 120 million pounds. Cost remains a key factor in potential future transfers.

Baleba is still one of Manchester United's promising players, but they are also evaluating some other candidates, and their priority may now be over Cameroon's iron waist. The latter's form plummeted after the transfer soap opera in the summer window. He could not play a full game in the first seven rounds of this season, and his attitude was questioned.

According to "TEAMtalk", among the five candidates for Manchester United's new midfielder, the remaining four are Crystal Palace's Adam Walton, Nottingham Forest's Elliott Anderson, Porto's Victor Froholt and Dortmund's Job Bellingham. Manchester United's number one target has been replaced by Crystal Palace's Walton. The 21-year-old England midfielder has been compared to Carrick and Declan Rice for his calm ball control and superb tactical awareness.

Sources close to Manchester United revealed that Walton is deeply loved by Amorim and his coaching staff, and they believe that Walton is very suitable for their system. However, it is almost impossible to sign Walton in the middle of the season, and it will cost at least 70 million pounds.

It is reported that if they sign in the winter window, Manchester United is more likely to get Dortmund's Bellingham Jr., who is the younger brother of Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham. Since moving to Dortmund, Bellingham Jr.'s development has not been as expected and he has been only a substitute rotation player. Therefore, there are rumors that he may consider renting out in the winter window.

Leasing a midfielder is the transfer plan that Manchester United is most likely to implement in January next year. Teamtalk said that with the 2026 World Cup approaching and Bellingham's development stagnating, it is a reasonable move to consider returning to the Premier League on loan. Sources suggest United could exploit his precarious situation to tempt him by offering him more playing opportunities. Of course, the 20-year-old Bellingham is not the defensive midfielder Manchester United needs most. He is more like a B2B British midfielder, similar to Kobe Maynor.

As for Porto's Victor Froholdt, this is a 22-year-old Danish player who is favored for his energy and set-piece ability. He has performed well in Porto's Champions League and domestic leagues. Moreover, because Froholt's contract has entered the final 18 months, his transfer fee may be reduced.