Rio Ferdinand on Carlos Baleba’s Potential Move…
Rio Ferdinand is urging Manchester United fans to slow down their expectations for Carlos Baleba. This 21-year-old Brighton midfielder, who seems to be more sought after than free WiFi at an airport, is on top of United’s wishlist. But Ferdinand reminds us that even though Baleba is a star in the making, he’s not a magical miracle worker who can turn water into Premier League titles overnight. Instead, like a new pair of shoes, he’ll need a bit of breaking in before he’s running the show. Ferdinand is confident that with time, Baleba can be a pivotal player, yet warns United that the deal could risk turning into a Black Friday sale frenzy by 2026 if they don’t act.
Brighton, on the other hand, is acting like a bouncer at a fancy club, not letting anyone in unless they cough up a cool ÂŁ104 million. Ferdinand’s ex-teammate, Roy Keane, chimed in, comparing the asking price to the cost of fitting Big Ben with a digital clock – ridiculously high for someone still proving their worth. With Brighton’s tendency to drive a hard bargain, United’s chance of signing Baleba without forking over a small country’s GDP looks slim. As it stands, United seems hesitant to splash out, aware that their summer spending spree is already enough to make a billionaire blush.
