Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the transfer situations of Rúben Neves and Carlos Baleba. He noted that there is currently no progress in negotiations regarding Neves; Manchester United’s recent activity has been limited to contacting the player’s agent, who also manages other clients. While discussions covered several players, no substantial breakthrough specifically regarding Neves has occurred despite his agent's significant influence in the football world.

In contrast, Carlos Baleba remains a consistent topic of discussion within Manchester United. The club and manager Ruben Amorim view him as the ideal candidate for his position. While the likelihood of Baleba leaving Brighton in the January window is currently deemed low, Manchester United maintains a strong interest should Brighton decide to open the door for a departure.

Meanwhile, Bayern Munich is not moving forward with a deal for Baleba. According to their assessment, the player wishes to remain in the Premier League and has a clear preference for joining Manchester United. Consequently, the German giants have stepped back, leaving the path open for the English club to pursue the midfielder in the future.