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Man United could unleash £70m marquee signing for debut vs Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur’s challenge of getting a result at Old Trafford may have just got a lot harder following the latest news coming out of Man…

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 7:00 PM
Man United could unleash £70m marquee signing for debut vs Tottenham
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester United midfielder Carlos Baleba could make his debut against Tottenham Hotspur on October 10.
  • Baleba joined United from Brighton for £70m on a permanent transfer but arrived carrying an injury.
  • The 22-year-old is expected to gain match fitness in a behind-closed-doors academy fixture against Lausanne-Sport.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United midfielder Carlos Baleba could make his competitive debut against Tottenham Hotspur on October 10. The Cameroon international signed from Brighton for £70m during the summer transfer window but has yet to play due to carrying an injury. According to The Athletic, the 22-year-old has recovered quicker than expected and is set to feature in a behind-closed-doors academy match against Lausanne-Sport ahead of the Premier League fixture.

United manager Michael Carrick could also welcome back Amad Diallo from an ankle issue, while Bruno Fernandes is reportedly likely to be fit. However, Matthijs de Ligt, Karl Darlow, and Kobbie Mainoo remain questionable, with Benjamin Sesko and Marcus Rashford listed as major doubts for the match against Roberto De Zerbi's side.

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