21yo star drops cryptic 10-word Instagram message amid Man United rumours

Manchester United have a glaring issue in midfield that they must address next summer.

The club tested the waters with an approach for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba, only to be dismissed instantly.

Brighton made it clear they had zero intention of selling their rising star for anything short of £100 million, a price tag United refused to entertain.

Baleba has now posted a cryptic Instagram story that may well hint at the ongoing transfer chatter.

The 21-year-old uploaded a quote: “Don’t try rush what God is taking time to prepare.”

Carlos Baleba needs to find his mojo back

The Cameroon international has endured a difficult 2025-26 campaign, both for club and country.

The commanding presence he showed last season has vanished, leaving Brighton without the midfield control he offered.

He has been taken off in almost every league game this season, which indicates that the Brighton manager is not pleased with what he is seeing from his key midfielder.

Baleba is still searching for his first goal or assist of the season. Despite playing in 11 games, he has created just two chances.

Playing for United requires not only talent but also an elite mindset.

The failed move to Old Trafford appears to be lingering in his thoughts, as this is not the first time he has used social media to send cryptic messages.

With form dipping and off-pitch hints continuing, these red flags give United every reason to pause their interest until Baleba finds his rhythm again.

Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton, and Kees Smit are other midfielders who have been linked with a move to the Theatre of Dreams.

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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .