{"id":494102,"date":"2026-03-25T08:12:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T08:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/494102\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T08:12:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T08:12:16","slug":"carlos-balebas-cameroon-snub-looks-even-worse-after-manager-comments-man-utd-should-be-concerned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/494102\/","title":{"rendered":"Carlos Baleba’s Cameroon snub looks even worse after manager comments, Man Utd should be concerned"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"\/ Add as preferred source on Google <\/a> <\/p>\n

Manchester United transfer target Carlos Baleba will be staying in Brighton over the international break after being left out of the Cameroon squad.<\/p>\n

Carlos Baleba<\/a> was a top target for Manchester United last summer under Ruben Amorim, although Ineos ended up walking away because of his \u00a3100m price tag.<\/p>\n

This season, Baleba has struggled for form<\/a>, and he admitted that he has been affected by transfer rumours<\/a> with United.<\/p>\n

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano insists Baleba is still a top target for United in 2026<\/a>, but the latest warning sent to Ineos was that the 22-year-old was left out of the Cameroon squad.<\/p>\n

\"CarlosPhoto by Chris Brunskill\/Fantasista\/Getty Images IS Carlos Baleba\u2019s form concerning or do you still want him at Manchester United?\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf2 <\/p>\n

CAN he handle the PRESSURE of playing at Old Trafford after he hasn’t coped with the links well?\ud83e\udd14<\/p>\n

\"CarlosPhoto by Mike Hewitt\/Getty Images Carlos Baleba left out of Cameroon squad<\/p>\n

Earlier this week, Bryan Mbeumo pulled out of the Cameroon squad<\/a> as a precaution after he suffered a knock against Bournemouth.<\/p>\n

But at least the United star was called up to the squad, unlike Baleba, who was left out despite being fully fit.<\/p>\n

As quoted by XinhuaNet<\/a>, Cameroon head coach David Pagou explained his team selection, and it does not reflect well on Baleba.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have chosen players with a high level of positive spirit. We played well during the Africa Cup of Nations and we want to consolidate that by introducing new players. There are great players in our national championships,\u201d Pagou said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis competition is important to us, and we want to play well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Should Manchester United break the transfer record in summer 2026? Who should we target? <\/p>\n

Who has been Manchester United’s best and worst big money signings?<\/p>\n

\"RecordGetty Images Man Utd should avoid Carlos Baleba deal<\/p>\n

Baleba has struggled this season directly after being linked with United, and that doesn\u2019t bode well.<\/p>\n

United need players who can survive the media spotlight and scrutiny at Old Trafford, and there has been nothing about Baleba\u2019s performances this season that suggests he can.<\/p>\n

Baleba\u2019s snub from Cameroon is his latest blow, and his manager\u2019s comments seem to question his \u201cpositive spirit\u201d.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Man Utd\u2019s Carlos Baleba transfer chase will end in the summer but it has nothing to do with his form<\/a><\/p>\n

The young midfielder is not in good form and United cannot risk spending a huge fee on a player who could crumble at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n

When the likes of Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton are available this summer, United should steer clear of signing Baleba.<\/p>\n

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